THE MAGNIFICENT
HERMAN HALPERN COLLECTION
of
United States Large (Seats
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
MARCH 16, 17, 1988
123 West 57th Street
New York, N.Y. 10019
THE MAGNIFICENT
HERMAN HALPERN COLLECTION
of
United States (Large (Lents
This is the finest collection of U. S. Large Cents ever to appear
at public auction! This superb collection, which covers 285 specimens
of the early Cents (the ''Sheldon Series") and almost 500 of the later
date "Newcomb Series", has so many highlights that it is difficult to
choose just a few for examples in an introduction such as this. The
1793 series includes 4 Chains, 9 Wreaths, and 3 Liberty Caps, the
majority of them in the Condition Census. There are 90 Cents of
1794 including 14 Mint State pieces, 24 in AU, and a staggering 47
Condition Census specimens! The 1795-1796 Liberty Caps feature 5
Mint State coins and 6 in the Condition Census.
The Draped Bust series from 1796 to 1807, a total of 146 coins,
includes 30 Mint State coins, 34 AU's, and 76 pieces in the Condition
Census. The "Famous Four" of the Sheldon series are all included:
1794 Starred Reverse, 1795 Jefferson Plead, 1803 Large Date, Small
Fraction, and the 1807/6 Small Overdate. The Classic Head Cents,
1808-1814, traditionally difficult to find in the upper grades, include
10 Mint State coins and 13 AU's, highlighted by at least one Condi-
tion Census example of each date among the total of 13 CC speci-
mens!
The later date Cents offer an astounding combination of varieties
and top condition examples. Of particular interest one might include
1816 (11 of the 12 pieces Mint State); 1817 (an amazing 56 specimens,
39 of them Mint State); 1821 (only 2 coins, but one is Mint State and
the other is a Proof); 1831 (4 out of 4 Mint State); 1836 (15 out of 16
pieces Mint State); 1837 (42 of 45 coins Mint State); 1845 (5 of 5 Mint
State); 1850 (16 of 17 Mint State); 1851 (22 out of 27 Mint State); 1852
(25 of 29 Mint State). Overall the late dates include 9 Proofs, ending
with both Small Date varieties of 1857!
In the collection as a whole there are more than 350 Mint
State Large Cents, and nearly 200 pieces in the Condition Census!
THE MAGNIFICENT
HERMAN HALPERN COLLECTION
of
United States Large Cents
TO BE SOLD AT UNRESTRICTED
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
MARCH 16, 17, 1988
FIRST SESSION
Wednesday Evening, March 16, 1988 — 6:30 P .M. — Lots 1 - 285
SECOND SESSION
Thursday Evening, March 17, 1988
— 6:30 P.M. — Lots 286 - 774
Exhibition
Public Auction Sale
Lots will be on exhibition
EACH DAY starting MARCH 7,
1988 thru DAY OF SALE, from
10:30 a.m. till 4:30 p.m., Monday
thru Friday, at 123 West 57th
Street, N.Y. Positively no lots
will be shown at the Omni Park
Central Hotel.
To Be Held In The
Manhattan Skyline Suites
Of The
OMNI PARK CENTRAL HOTEL
Seventh Avenue at 56th Street
NEW YORK CITY
Catalogued and Sold by
Cable Address "STACKOIN” New York
TELEX 666125 (U.W.)
Licensed Auctioneers: Harvey G. Stack, #522763; Norman Stack, #798113.
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HERMAN HALPERN
Born in Brooklyn, New York, in 1923, Herman
Halpern was the last of the six children of poor
immigrant parents. He joined the United States
Navy in 1943. Always willing to accept a challenge,
he volunteered for deep sea diving school. He
served as a salvage diver in the South Pacific until
his discharge in 1946. Upon his return to civilian
life, he got a job as manager of a bar and grill, and
subsequently bought a business of his own. He al-
ways went through the change in the till each day
to see if he could find Indian cents, Buffalo nickels,
or other interesting coins. Little did he know that
this would lead him to a hobby that would fascinate
him for the rest of his life.
Indian cents were the beginning. He started
collecting both proof and uncirculated specimens, as
well as other assorted coins, though at that time he
collected without much knowledge or consideration
of condition or rarity. When he lost his business
through condemnation in the area which was to be-
come Lincoln Center, he was forced to sell his coin
collection to finance a new one. At that time he
learned that higher condition coins were in great demand, but lower grade ones were not. He
vowed then that if he were able to start collecting again, he would only acquire the finest and
rarest coins available.
He first came to Stack’s in 1950, becoming friendly with Morton and J.B., the beginning of
a relationship with the firm which has continued for nearly four decades. With their help and
advice he began his collection of gold, silver, and copper coins. True to his word, he collected
only the finest and rarest pieces. With a very discerning eye, he assembled one of the finest
type sets known. His gold collection was superb.
When he saw the Louis Helfenstein collection of Large Cents in 1964, while Lester Merkin
and Ray Gallo were displaying it at a regional show in New York, he decided that the large
coppers, with their interesting die varieties and progressive die states would be a far greater
challenge to him. Little by little he became more and more obsessed with these coins and began
divesting himself of his other numismatic series in order to concentrate solely on his copper
collection, seeking always the finest and rarest specimens. Working closely with Harvey, Nor-
man, and Larry Stack, he was able over the years to acquire intact both Norman’s personal
collection of 1794 Cents and the Bareford Collection of early Cents, including the famous
Mickley/McKenzie "Ameri”, finest known specimen of the variety, which he later traded to R.E.
Naftzger for the Ameri on the cover of this catalogue as well as the finest known Sheldon 2, the
Dr. Beckwith specimen.
He has built a magnificent collection of superb Cents, many with outstanding pedigrees;
numerous superb specimens in it have not been on the market for more than 40 years. Seeking
quality and rarity above all else, he has pursued "top of the line” examples with great vigor
and determination, developing great knowledge of the Large Cent field in the process. During
his frequent visits to Stack’s over the years, he has been introduced to many of the legendary
figures in Large Cent collecting, and has benefitted from the knowledge of the field that they
passed on to him.
Herman is married to the former Dove Draizen, who is a talented porcelain artist in her
own right. They have two children and four grandchildren. They have been residents of New
Jersey for 30 years. He is presently owner and proprietor of McGlades New Pub at Columbus
Avenue and 67th Street in New York City. It is a hundred and one years old, and is the
"watering hole” for the personnel of WABC Broadcasting. Through his collecting he has met
interesting and knowledgeable people and made many wonderful friends. He hopes that others
will now have the opportunity to share the joy of owning these beautiful coins as much as he has.
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THE MAGNIFICENT
HERMAN HALPERN COLLECTION
of
United States Large Lents
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
SECOND SESSION
THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 17, 1988
6:30 P.M. SHARP
LOTS 286 - 774
The Newcomb Series
1816 - 1857
THE CENTS OF 1816
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
286 1816 Newcomb 1 (R-5). 16 Close; Both I’s dotted. Mint State-63, Light reddish-olive obverse,
mint red around most of the devices on the reverse; a couple of microscopic contact marks of
no significance. Beautiful glossy surfaces, complete denticles on both sides. An outstanding
specimen of the rarest variety of the year, at the top end of the Condition Census. Only three
Mint State examples of this variety are known, one of which is in the ANS. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Obverse rim breaks as mentioned; the reverse has a hairline break connecting the tops of ITED only. A
famous coin, from the set of 17 gem late dates assembled by Hines, later owned by Dr. Sheldon and
acquired from him by C. Douglas Smith in the late 1950’s. Once owned by Newcomb, explaining its
appearance as his plate coin. To Naftzger in 1981, regained by Smith at the 1986 EAC in Arlington,
Virginia. Known in the field as "The Golden Biscuit,” it was for a long time the only known Mint State
example ofN.l.
Lot No. 287 Lot No. 288
287 1816 Newcomb 2. Left foot of N in ONE recut. Mint State-63, perhaps better. Light brown steel
toning with iridescent overtones. Light contact marks, but an exceptionally sharp strike and well
above average surfaces for this Randall Hoard variety. Full cartwheel lustre on both sides; a sure
65 if it had a bit of red.
Obverse rim break from right side of star 8 to left side of star 11, the reverse break at F now solid toO. From
C. Douglas Smith; ex Stack’s Alto Sale (December 11, 1970, lot 550).
288 1816 Newcomb 2. Another. Mint State-63. A string of tiny nicks in the left obverse field. Mint red
framing most obverse devices and covering nearly half the reverse surface. The balance of the coin
is pale brown faded from original color. A nice frosty example.
Somewhat later die state than the last, the obverse rim break having spread to include a smaller break between
stars 11-12; reverse state unchanged. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Norman Pullen in 1982.
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THE CENTS OF 1816
Lot No.
289
289 1816 Newcomb 2. A third. Mint State-60. Light brown with fading mint red around the obverse
devices. A couple of small cheek marks and a scuff on E in ONE. Generally nice smooth surfaces,
and satiny lustre.
Die states the same as the last. From Stack’s privately , around 1965.
290 1816 Newcomb 3 (Low R-5). Double dentil above E in UNITED. About Uncirculated-50. A couple
of nicks on the cheek, but no other significant marks. Walnut brown with some lighter areas on the
obverse. Glossy surfaces with mint frost. One of the two rarest varieties of the year.
Obverse rim break from star 8 to left side of star 11; reverse die perfect Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 370); previously Dr. French (B. Max Mehl, 1929 Fixed price list, lot 377).
Lot No.
291
No.
292
291 1816 Newcomb 4 (Low R-3). Open mouth; point of leaf under F far left. Mint State-60, light brown
toning with full lustre and frost. A few areas developing a smoky tone. Soft strike at forehead (as
often seen). Beautiful smooth surfaces, lovely eye appeal. An excellent specimen.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 442). Catalogued there as AU-55; the
consignor feels the coin is actually 5 points better, and we agree. Previously from the Julian Leidman Collection
(Bowers & Ruddy, November 10, 1972, lot 771, as "Lustrous Brown Uncirculated ).
292 1816 Newcomb 4 (Low R-3). Another. Mint State-60. Deep chocolate with steel blue and iridescent
overtones. Strike similar to the last. Lovely glossy surfaces, traces of die clashing on the reverse. A
nice example of this scarce variety.
293
1816 Newcomb 5a (High R-3). Point of leaf under D near left. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Sharp
enough for a 63, with radial lines in most upper stars, but small nicks on the cheek jaw, and
obverse field. Full frost and cartwheel lustre, sea-green and golden tan toning with pink and pale
blue iridescence. Full denticles framing both sides.
Ex C Douslas Smith- EAC Sale, Chicago, 1985, lot 312; R.E. Naftzger; M.Z. Gerson; J.A Bobbej C.D Smith;
New Netherlands’ 54th Sale (April 23, 1960, lot 1492), there described as MS-60 finest known; earlier from
Proskey on August 25, 1915.
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THE CENTS OF 1816
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1816 NEWCOMB 6
294 1816 Newcomb 6. Point of leaf under D center. Mint State-63, small cheek mark; mint red aroum
stars, date, LIBERTY, and fading at MERIC; elsewhere pale brown and olive. Edge reeded ove
star 13 and under 16 of date. A sharply struck and fully lustrous specimen, regarded by C. Dougla
Smith as "equal to the finest known.” A superb cent.
Early die state, full denticles on the reverse, the obverse slightly off-center toward eleven o’clock. From (
Douglas Smith; previously from the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 375).
CONDITION CENSUS 1816 NEWCOMB 7
Lot No. 295
295
1816 Newcomb 7. First 1 even with bust tip, point of leaf under D near right, point of leaf under las
S slightly past right. Better than Mint State-60, a small nick behind the eye. Lovely pink over
tones on frosty, sea-green and chestnut surfaces. A nice strike, with radial lines on all lower stars
Dot on 6, recutting on bases of O and both N’s in ONE CENT clear. Edge milling over star 6 anc
below date, the latter seen on this coin for the first time by Naftzger.
state, repunching as mentioned, die clashing in wreath. From C. Douglas Smith; EAC Sale, Chicago
1985, lot 314; R E. Naftzger; C.D. Smith; Garry Fitzgerald in 1972.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
296 1816 Newcomb 8. Long dentil below 8, "comma” on reverse left of center. About Uncirculated-50,
light brown and olive with a few deepening areas on the obverse, traces of fading mint red on the
reverse. Triple obverse breaks: one over stars 11-12; another over stars 10-11; and an unlisted one
over stars 3-4. Minor contact marks, frosty lustre.
Late die state, obverse as mentioned; reverse cracked through tops of NITED ST, and on the rim above M.
trornC. Douglas Smith; Floyd Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1556); Newcomb Collec-
tion, Part II (d.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 495); Henry C. Hines. The obve rse is the Newcomb plate coin.
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THE CENTS OF 1793
CONDITION CENSUS CROSBY 4-C
Lot No. 4
4 1793 Sheldon 4, Crosby 4-C (R-4). Periods variety; AMERICA. Extremely Fine-45 or a bit
better. Walnut and olive toning with touches of brown. The surfaces are excellent and the overall
effect very pleasing. Early state of the die break behind lower lock. Tied for 5th finest known in the
revised Condition Census.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously from the Numismatic Gallery (Kreisberg & Kosoff) Sale of the Charles M.
Williams Collection, November 14, 1950, lot 5.
CONDITION CENSUS CROSBY 6-F
Lot No. 5
5 1793 Sheldon 5, Crosby 6-F (R-4). Large date; Small heavy bow. Choice About Uncircu-
lated-55. Steel blue over light brown on obverse, the reverse a slightly redder brown. There is
a hairline semi-circular scratch on the neck and cheek under magnification, not detracting
from the overall beauty of this specimen. Apparently 6th finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
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THE CENTS OF 1793
FINEST KNOWN CROSBY 7-F
Lot No. 6
6 1793 Sheldon 6, Crosby 7-F. The Sprung die; Small heavy bow. Mint State-65 a presen-
tation piece struck on a mint polished planchet, discussed by Breen in his book on
Proof Coins. Red gold with lovely blue overtones, the reverse showing pastel iridescence. A
microscopic cheek mark mentioned for accuracy, but irrelevant in the face of the superb
surfaces, strike, and color. (SHE COLOR PLATE)
Plated as Obverse 5 on the Levick photo plate published in the April, 1869 issue of the American Journal
of Numismatics, at which time it was owned by George F. Seavey. Sylvester S. Crosby, who wrote the
article which accompanied the Levick photos, commented that this coin "cannot be surpassed for beauty or
preservation." The coin, which was also illustrated in the 1873 "Descriptive Catalogue" of the Seavey
Collection by Strobridge, passed to Lorin G. Parmelee when he bought the entire Seavey Collection before it
was auctioned. It appeared again as Lot 674 of the Parmelee Collection (New York Coin & Stamp Co., June
25, 1890). It next appeared as Lot 1068 of the Harlan P. Smith Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, May 8,
1906), passing to Dr. Thomas Hall. Hall's collection was sold intact to Virgil Brand. It eventually came
into the hands of Charles Wormser, owner of New Netherlands Coin Company, who sold it to Bareford in
1951. Halpern acquired it as part of the Bareford Collection when he purchased that celebrated group of
coins intact. It has not appeared at auction since 1906. An amazing specimen, with a complete high wire
rim on the reverse, truly a "gem of the first water."
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THE CENTS OF 1793
CONDITION CENSUS CROSBY 7-F
7 1793 Sheldon 6, Crosby 7-F. The Sprung die; Small heavy bow. Amazingly a second speci-
men, Mint State-63. Golden brown and olive toning, with full cartwheel lustre. The obverse
very’ slightly off-center, though border beads are complete; the reverse perfectly centered.
Glossy surfaces, with all veins in the leaves on the reverse clear. Apparently 3rd finest known
in collectors’ hands, after the preceding specimen and the Bement/Sheldon piece. Earlier die
state than the Seavey-Parmelee-Bareford example, the obverse bulge less noticeable, and the
die break to right of the mouth completely absent. We can scarcely imagine another such
opportunity as this: two of the top three specimens of a 1793 variety in the same sale. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
CONDITION CENSUS CROSBY 8-F
8 1793 Sheldon 7, Crosby 8-F (Low R-6). Right leaf smallest, Small heavy bow. Fine-15 overaU,
sharpness of Very Fine-25, but a peppering of small pits on the face and right obverse belds
(common on this variety; compare the specimen in New Netherlands, August, 1973). Light golden
brown and deeper reddish-olive toning. Late die state, bulge arcs through 179. Tied for 3rd finest
known. Called a 20 coin by Sheldon. A very rare variety, lacking in such major sales as Sheraton,
TAD, Pearl, Clarke, Sloss, Schwartz, and Landau.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 8), previously from Ray Chatham, Dorothy
Paschal, Dr. Sheldon, Henry Hines, David Proskey.
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THE CENTS OF 1793
SECOND FINEST KNOWN CROSBY 9-G
9 1793 Sheldon 8, Crosby 9-G. The Horizontal stem, High triangular bow. Mint State-63.
The obverse reddish-brown with substantial amounts of mint red around date, legend, and
head; the reverse is light to medium brown. A lustrous specimen, far better centered than the
Newcomb/Starr example; full border beads on both sides. A magnificent specimen. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
From the Garrett Collection Sale, Part I (Bowers & Ruddy, November 28, 1979, lot 54). Originally
acquired by T. Harrison Garrett from the S.H. & H. Chapman Sale of March 20, 1883, lot 289. Previously
unidentified as being the Bushnell Specimen (S.H. & H. Chapman, June 20, 1882, lot 2609). Plated (both
sides) in that catalogue.
MAGNIFICENT CROSBY 9-H
10 1793 Sheldon 9, Crosby 9-H. The Horizontal stem, Large round bow. From our Floyd T.
Starr Sale, catalogued there as "About Uncirculated-50. Beautiful pale light chocolate steel,
sharply struck, very slightly off center. Flawless fields except for a small nick left of LIBER-
TY just inside the beaded border. The highest surfaces show wear, more so on the obverse, as
if the coin had been displayed reverse uppermost. Exceptionally lovely and desirable; as
beautiful a cent of the grade as may be found, considered by some to be preferable to many
clearly Mint State specimens.” Upon closer examination, we feel that the mentioned "nick” is
actually a small planchet flaw, and in that respect the coin is "as made.” We have also
determined by plate matching that this coin was in the Newcomb Collection; it is plated in
J.C. Morgenthau’s 1945 auction of that collection. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 15); Newcomb Collection, Part I (J.C.
Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 9).
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THE CENTS OF 1793
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS CROSBY lO-I
11
Lot No. 1 1
1793 Sheldon 10, Crosby lO-I. The Injured rim, Period after legend. From our session of
"Auction ’83,” catalogued there as "fully Mint State and just bordering on the Mint State-65
grade. A superb light reddish-brown, even color with traces of original mint red, slightly
prooflike. Perfectly centered with full beaded border. The uppermost locks weakly struck and
correspondingly so on the reverse at the bow knot.” Probably finest known of the four Min
State specimens. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Stack’s, Auction ’83, lot 527; previously from our September 8, 1978 "Autumn Sale,” lot 501; from
Charles Wormser in 1952; ’Virgil Brand; Dr. Thomas Hall Collection.
PROBABLY SECOND FINEST LETTERED EDGE CROSBY 11-J SINGLE LEAF
12
Lot No. 12
793 Sheldon 11c, Crosby 11-J. The Vertical left leaf, beads far from legend; Lettered
edge with single leaf. From our session of "Auction ’81,” catalogued there as Mint State-
60. Natural medium reddish brown with darker mottled areas. Late state of the dies with
clashing at the throat. A needle-sharp strike with the centering just slightly off to six o clock.
The surfaces are glossy and slightly prooflike. To the best of our recollection this is the fines
Single Leaf we have ever seen.” (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Halpern received the coin from R.E. Naftzger, Jr., who had purchased it from our l^^ll^/otrothyl
’81,” lot 1507. Its previous owners include such important collectors as Dr. William H Sheldo , ^ '
kschal, the Sheraton Collection, Virgil Brand, and Sylvester S. Crosby. It was lot 12 in the Newcomb
Collection, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, February 7, 1945).
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raE CENTS OF 1793
MAGNIFICENT LETTERED EDGE CROSBY 11-J SINGLE LEAF
13 1793 Sheldon 11c, Crosby 11-J. The Vertical left leaf, Beads far from legend; Lettered edge
With single leaf. A second specimen, from our session of "Auction ’84,” lot 1010, catalogued as
About Uncirculated-50. A rich glossy reddish medium brown, undoubtedly from faded mint
color. The surface in the lower left quadrant of the obverse is slightly granular, as struck. The
reverse is perfect with faded lustre in the protected areas. An exceptional coin, certainly equal
to the third or fourth finest known.”
PROBABLY 3RD FINEST KNOWN CROSBY 12-K
14 1793 Sheldon 12, Crosby 12-K (R-6). Two beads over I, High center reverse. Very Fine-20
or a bit better for the variety, which is always very weak at the central reverse, and, to a
lesser extent, the obverse. Unusually strong reverse, the final E of ONE and the T of CENT
visible without a glass and the wreath virtually complete. Legends and date strong, better
detail on the head and hair than on the Starr or Brown coins. Full beaded border on both
sides, well centered. Deep jet toning with freckles of lighter color, possibly retoned in the
past. A highly desirable specimen of this rarity. iSEE COLOR PIRATE)
tram the Baref'ord Collection, Hollinheck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin) in December, 1956. Chris Peterson;
Frederick W. Geiss Collection (B. Max Mehl, February 18, 1947, lot 13), as "Easily Very Fine.”.
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THE CENTS OF 1793
CONDITION CENSUS CROSBY 12-L
15 1793 Sheldon 13, Crosby 12-L. Two beads over I, Leaf under ME parallel. Extremely
Fine-40, a few minor rim nicks. Lustrous surfaces, medium red-brown and golden olive ton-
ing. Full beaded border on both sides. A well struck example, the combination of surface and
strike producing the feel of a higher grade. Tied for 6th finest known. A beautiful coin. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
Ex Denis W. Lormg; previously in "Auction ’81,” lot 509; R. Nofal and Louis Kling; R.T. Grove Collec-
tion.
No.
Lot No. 16
MAGNIFICENT CROSBY 13-L
16
1793 Sheldon 14, Crosby 13-L (Low R-5). The Bisecting crack. Extremely Fine-45, graded
About Uncirculated-50 by both Blaisdell and Sheldon. Originally from England, it appeared
as Lot 446 in our December 8, 1983 John L. Roper Sale, where it was described as An
extraordinary coin with a full beaded border on both sides, and with virtually flawless sur-
faces save for a pin-point nick above the head and a minuscule obverse rim nick. Light brown
with slight iridescence and considerable natural prooflike surface. The third finest known.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
From the L. Roper Collection (Stack’s, December 8, 1983, lot 446); privately frorn Stack s;
Sale (Kagin’s, August 23, 1977, lot 224); Denis Coring; R.S. Brown; Dorothy Paschal; John
Lester Merkin; Garry Fitzgerald; C. Douglas Smith; JohnJ. Ford, Jr.
1977 ANA
W. Adams;
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 4
No.
17 1794 Sheldon 17a, Hays 4 (R-5). Head of ’93, Wide straight date; Edge device of ’93. Fine-12,
some old light scratches and small rim nicks. Choice glossy surfaces, medium greenish-brown
toning with touches of olive. An unusually nice planchet for this issue, with minimal pitting. Late
die state, all breaks well developed. Apparently finest of the Fine-12 coins, thus 6th finest known.
Ex Del Bland in 1986; previously in the Charles Ruby Sale, lot 336; Ex Dr. Sheldon privately; Henry C.
Hines.; John Story Jenks Collection (Henry Chapman, December 7, 1921, lot 6105).
POSSIBLY SECOND FINEST KNOWN HAYS 3
Lot No. 18
18 1794 Sheldon 18b, Hays 3 (R-4). Head of ’93, Double chin; Edge device of ’94. Mint State-
60, a thin old scratch at upper reverse, and some light field marks. Deep golden olive toning
with shading toward brown on the devices; light iridescent overtones. Slightly soft strike at
RTY and matching 100 on reverse, but generally glossy surfaces. In the high end of the
Condition Census, either second finest known or tied with the ANS coin. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Stack’s, privately in 1981 .
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THE CENTS OF 1794
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 3
19 1794 Sheldon 18b, Hays 3 (R-4). Head of ’93, Double chin; Edge device of ’94. Another. About
Uncirculated-50 + , a small rim bruise at lower left obverse and scattered light marks. Light
brown and olive with traces of subdued red around the obverse devices. Probably 6th finest in
collectors’ hands.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately; Anthony J. Terranova; Virgil M. Brand Collection (Bowers & Merena,
November 7, 1983, lot 474); DeWitt Smith.
VERY RARE HAYS 2, EDGE OF ’93
20 1794 Sheldon 19a, Hays 2 (Low R-6). Head of ’93, Double chin; Edge device of ’93. From our
1975 Kissner Sale, described there as "Very Good-7, with an even steel color, and a somewhat even
porous surface.’’ The head and wreath detail are suggestive of a higher grade. A very rare variety.
Ex Robert J. Kissner Sale (Stack’s, June 27, 1975, lot 217); previously from our Price List #14, ex Carroll
Means.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 2, EDGE OF ’94
No. 21
21 1794 Sheldon 19b, Hays 2 (High R-4). Head of ’93, Double chin; Edge device of ’94. Very Fine-
35, light nicks. A glossy light brown surface. The reverse is a bit sharper than the obverse, as
usual. This coin is tied for 4th finest known in a Condition Census headed by only an Extremely
Fine-45 specimen. It is tied for 3rd finest in collectors’ hands.
Acquired from Denis W. Coring, who purchased it from the John W. Adams Fixed Price List (#6 on that list).
Previously from John Work Garrett’s Collection, purchased by T. Harrison Garrett from the October 2, 1884 sale
of Edouard Frossard’s own collection; earlier from S.K. Harzfeld’s January 24, 1881 sale of the H. Rogers
Collection.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
No. 22
22 1794 Sheldon 20, Hays 1 (R-4). Head of ’93, Close straight date. Very Good-10, an old hairline
scratch at lower left obverse. Deep brown and faded olive toning, bluish overtones. From Part I of
our Anderson Dupont sale, September 24, 1954, lot 28, there called "a highly desirable example of
an extremely popular and rare coin.”
SECOND FINEST KNOWN HAYS 5
Lot No. 23
23 1794 Sheldon 21, Hays 5. The Flat pole. Mint State-60, a faint hairline scratch on the cheek,
and some natural roughness from die rust, as made. Pale reddish-brown with pink overtones.
Light die clashing traces on both sides. The obverse break through the cap reaches from rim
to rim, but the secondary break to the hair has not begun. An outstanding example of this
variety, apparently second only to the Proskey-Hines coin. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Roebling Collection (New Netherlands, June 13, 1967, lot 1196); previously from the H P. Smith
Collection (S.H. & H. Chapman, May 8, 1906, lot 1072).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
VERY RARE HAYS 5 WITH COMPLETE MILLING
No. 24
24 1794 Sheldon 21, Hays 5. The Flat pole. A second specimen. About Uncirculated-55, with a slight
rim nick above B and a toned planchet crack on the right reverse. Later die state than the last, the
obverse breaks to the hair well developed. Light reddish-brown. Complete milling on the obverse
(and very rare so). Roughness on the reverse, cap, and behind the head identical in position to that
on the last specimen, proving that this is die rust, not planchet porosity. In a four-way tie for 3rd
finest known.
TIED FOR FINEST KNOWN HAYS 43
No. 25
25 1794 Sheldon 22, Hays 43. The Bent lock; Mounding on reverse. About Uncirculated-55. Medi-
um and slightly uneven reddish-brown toning. A couple of small rim nicks on the reverse. A strong
strike, with excellent hair detail. In a four-way tie at the top of the Condition Census.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
Lot No. 26
26 1794 Sheldon 22, Hays 43. The Bent lock; Mounding on the reverse. Another. About Uncircu-
lated-50. Deep reddish-brown with touches of faded olive, well struck from lightly clashed and
slightly rusty dies. In a tie in the lower half of the Condition Census.
Ex Willard C. Blaisdell; previously from the C.A. Allenburger Collection (B. Max Mehl, March 23, 1948, lot
348); earlier from the United States Coin Co. Sale of Novem ber 20, 1914, lot 22.
No. 27
27 1794 Sheldon 22, Hays 43. The Bent lock; Mounding on the reverse. A third. Extremely Fine-
40. Of About Uncirculated sharpness, but has been lightly burnished on both sides, perhaps to
remove planchet porosity. Light brown and iridescent, and decidedly a very attractive specimen.
Ex Bareford. From our Joseph Sawicki Sale (February 27, 1954, lot 592); previously from Virgil Brand; Carl
Wurtzbach.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
THIRD FINEST KNOWN HAYS 18
28
1794 Sheldon 23, Hays 18 (R-5). The Shattered obverse; Right ribbon high. Extremely Fine-40,
one 0 t e few known with perfect obverse die (and mentioned in Penny Whimsy as such) Light red
and gray iridescent toning over golden tan. A few small nicks. Third finest known; second finest in
collectors hands.
From the Bareford Collection. Ex Homer K. Downing Sale (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1659), with
Downing s yellow painted HD on the edge; previously from the Henry C. Hines Collection.
Lot No. 29
29 1794 Sheldon 23, Hays 18 (R-5). The Shattered obverse; right ribbon high. Another. Very Fine-
20. Scattered obverse rim nicks and some small marks above the cap. Light olive-brown and
golden-tan toning, rather attractive surfaces. Late die state, full bisecting break on obverse as well
as other branch cracks.
Fobinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 33); from Richard Picker; previously from
our Milton A. Holmes Sale (October 5, 1960, lot 1363); ex Dr. George P. French Sale (B. Max Mehl Fixed Price
List, 1929, lot 40).
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 17
30 1794 Sheldon 24, Hays 17. Scarred head, Apple cheek. Mint State-60 or even a bit better. A
thin old scratch above the head, and a small planchet defect above B. A beautiful coin, with
lovely light brown and olive toning. Well centered, well balanced, lustrous. In a seven-way tie
for third finest, and probably well up within that group. Exceptionally attractive. (SEE COL-
OR PLATE)
Ex Kagin’s, January, 1981; earlier appeared as lot 16 in the T. James Clarke Sale (A. Kosoff, April 21,
1956); bought by R.E. Naftzger in 1949 for $150.00; Virgil M. Brand; Allison W. Jackman Collection
(Henry Chapman, June 28, 1918, lot 696).
No.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
Lot No. 31
31 1794 Sheldon 24, Hays 17. Scarred head, Apple cheek. Another. Extremely Fme-45. Minor rim
nicks, and one on cheek. Handsome and even mahogany brown obverse, lighter brown and olive
reverse, glossy surfaces.
Ex Lawrence O. Ross Sale (Stack’s, October 3, 1953, lot 446).
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 22
32 1794 Sheldon 25, Hays 22 (Low R-4). The Wide 7-9, Severed hair strands. Extremely Fine-
45. Some obverse edge nicks, and one on cheek; "end of strip” clip at top obverse as made.
Deep brown with areas of dark red, fairly glossy fields. Strong date and devices. Around the
middle of the Condition Census.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
No. 33
33 1794 Sheldon 26, Hays 21. The Wide 7-9, Severed hair strands; Hook from 0(F). Extremely
Fine-45 or better, the devices of full About Uncirculated-55 sharpness. Slightly rough fields, three
gouges below final A in AMERICA. Mottled light and darker brown with splashes of deep red on
the head and right obverse. Without the gouges on the reverse, the coin would be in the Condition
Census.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 36); from Dorothy I. Paschal via Ray
Chatham in 1977; New England Rare Coin Galleries; Abe Kosoff (October 11, 1961 Sale, lot 29); R.E. Naftzger;
New Netherlands 54th Sale (April 22, 1960, lot 1344); Frank Hussey; Thomas Elder (July 18, 1913 Sale, lot
574).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
34 17^ Sheldon 26, Hays 21. The Wide 7-9, Severed hair strands; Break through 0(F). Another
Extremely Fine-45. Medium to deep brown with touches of dark red. Late die state with heavy
reverse breaks through both E and S. Fields somewhat glossy.
Ex Dorothy Paschal; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Sheldon.
35 1794 Sheldon 26, Hays 21. The Wide 7-9, Severed hair strands; Hook at 0(F). A third. Very
Fine-30. Light brown and olive, reverse breaks heavier and some further ones developing.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 25
No.
36 1794 Sheldon 27, Hays 25 (R-6). The Buckled obverse. Very Fine-30 or a bit better, the obverse
of Extremely Fine sharpness, but with planchet defects, some granularity. Deep reddish-brown
obverse, the reverse walnut and olive. Relatively early die state, the buckling on the obverse still
faint before the chin. Apparently 5th finest known (4th finest in collectors’ hands). A very desirable
specimen of this very rare variety.
Ex 1987 EAC Sale, lot 93.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 23
No.
37 1794 Sheldon 28, Hays 2.3. The Ornate, LIBERTY high. About Uncirculated-55. Microscopic
nicks on neck area. Struck on a glossy prooflike planchet, needle sharp. A small dark crescent
behind the cap, but otherwise chocolate obverse with hints of deep red. The reverse is light brown
and walnut. Tied for ith finest known. A lovely cent.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately; acquired in 1981. Previously in our 1975 Robert J. Kissner Sale (June
27, 1975, lot 232); New Netherlands 56th Sale (June 27, 1956, lot 478).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
Lot No. 38
38 1794 Sheldon 28, Hays 23, The Ornate, LIBERTY high. Another. About Uncirculated-50 or a bit
better. A couple of tiny cheek marks. Handsome blend of chestnut, walnut, and deep red on a
planchet with cartwheel lustre. Perfect dies. Tied for 6th finest known.
From R.E. Naftzger in 1986; acquired by him from Alfred Bonard, Chappaqua, New York, via Charles French.
Previously from C. Douglas Smith, ex Dr. Sheldon.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 24
39 1794 Sheldon 29, Hays 24. The Ornate variety with tailed right ribbon. Mint State-60. A
few pinpoint marks and a small edge nick between TY. Attractive olive brown toning, cart-
wheel lustre. Well centered with full denticles on both sides. Slightly soft strike at top of cap
and matching NIT on reverse. All veins on leaves clear. Apparently 2nd or 3rd finest known.
Very pleasing appearance. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
From a Bowers & Ruddy Fixed Price List in 1979; Joe Kuehnert; H.O. Granberg/William H. Woodin
Collection (U.S. Coin Co., May 19, 1915); H.O. Granberg; Ebenezer Gilbert Sale (Thomas Elder, October
12, 1910, lot 24).
No. 40
40 1794 Sheldon 29, Hays 24. The Ornate variety with tailed right ribbon. Another. Very Fine-35.
Partial denticles at lower left obverse, and a bit soft on parts of wreath. Deep golden olive with
brown on the devices, the head nearly full cameo.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
SECOND FINEST KNOWN HAYS 37
No.
41 1794 Sheldon 30, Hays 37. The Marred field, Tailed right ribbon. Mint State-60. The hair
detail very sharp and choice, a couple of small field nicks, minor porosity of the planchet. Soft
at the bust tip and matching OF on reverse, as usual. Beautiful mottled golden olive and
light brown, with traces of original red around the devices. Iridescent pinkish overtones. A
magnificent specimen. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
F rom Del Bland; previously from Robert Shalowitz, Gordon Wrubel, John Adams.
No.
42 1794 Sheldon 30, Hays 37. The Marred field. Tailed right ribbon. Another. Extremely Fine-45.
A small rim nick near pole and a couple of old scratches on the reverse. Deep red-mahogany toning,
with the devices somewhat highlighted. Die break through R on reverse. Overall a pleasing coin.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 17M
POSSIBLY FINEST KNOWN HAYS 39
No.
43 1794 Sheldon 31, Hays 39. Second marred field, Long fraction bar. Mint State-65 or
better. A few tiny planchet defects as made. Gorgeous red-brown with original mint red
around legends and devices on both sides; cartwheel lustre. A superb strike on beautifu
surfaces; an incredible specimen. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 39
No.
44 1794 Sheldon 31, Hays 39. Second marred field. Long fraction bar. Another. Mint State-60.
From the New Netherlands/Seaby Auction of November 14, 1973, where it was described as Light
brown and tan. Lovely lustre and cartwheel effect. Nicely centered. . . Long thought to be second
finest known, but we can’t quite call it a 65 coin. Indeed, though, second finest in collectors
hands.”
A David Proskey-Henry Hines coin, owned by Carl Wurtzbach in 1947, then by Dr. Sheldon; R.E. Naftzger
(New Netherlands! Seaby November 14, 1973); to Halpern in 1986.
45 1794 Sheldon 31, Hays 39. Second marred field. Long fraction bar. A third. About Uncircu^lat-
ed-55. A slight nick before the ear and light reverse porosity. A bit soft at top of cap and matching
ITE on reverse, but pleasing light brown with traces of faded mint red; a splash of deep red-violet
on reverse.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 26
46 1794 Sheldon 32, Hays 26. The Venus Marina; Off center to right, Upturned locks. Mint
State-60 + , minor marks and small planchet defects. Light reddish-brown with original mint
color outlining devices and legends, a lustrous specimen. Early obverse die state, only a slight
bulge over LI and no rim break. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
in 1974, acquired by Gordon Wrubel in New York City, November, 1976 Acquired by
RE. Naftzger in 1977, thence to Halpern.
VERY RARE HAYS 28
47 1794 Sheldon 34, Hays 28 (R-6). Rim break over LI, Single berry left of bow. Very Good-10, but
the planchet is uniformly porous. Mottled tan and brown toning. All main details visible, rim break
well advanced. A major rarity, just missing the Condition Census for the variety.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
RARE HAYS 29
48 1794 Sheldon ,35, Hays 29 (High R-.5). Delicate lower lock; Single berry left of bow. Fine-15,
easily of Very Fine sharpness, but with light porosity and some deep olive encrustation on upper
hair and field. Deep gray-black toning. Obverse die cracks as usual. Just outside the revised
Condition Census.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
RARE HAYS 31
Lot No. 49
49 1794 Sheldon 36, Hays 31 (High R-5). Low head; Single berry left of bow. Very Good-10. Deep
brown, with a splash of iridescent tan on throat and right field. Surfaces slightly porous, but
details visible.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
A PAIR OF THE RARE HAYS 41
Lot No. 50
50 1794 Sheldon 38, Hays 41 (High R-5). Third marred field. Single berry left of bow. Very
Fine-25. Discussed by Sheldon in Penny Whimsy (at that time second finest known). Two
serious edge nicks, and some light marks. Deep brown toning, with the remains of faded red
in protected locations.
A famous specimen of this rarity, ex Gilbert Sale (Thomas Elder, October 12, 1910, lot 41), plate coin
(obverse) in the Gilbert-Elder-Hays book; ex H.O. GranberglWilliam Woodin Sale (U.S. Coin Co., May 19
1915, lot 126); Henry C. Hines; Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1684); Harold
Bareford. Has Downing’s yellow HD edge mark. A valuable and well pedigreed example.
Lot No. 51
51 1794 Sheldon 38, Hays 41 (High R-5). Third marred field. Single berry left of bow. Anoth-
er. From our Robert J. Kissner Sale, catalogued there as "Very Fine-20. The surface a trifle
porous. A borderline Condition Census specimen.” An unusual second chance to bid on this
rare variety.
Ex Robert J. Kissner Collection (Stack’s, June 27, 1975, lot 238).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
SECOND FINEST KNOWN HAYS 42
No.
52 1794 Sheldon 40, Hays 42 (Low R-6). Third marred field, Sprung reverse die. About
Uncirculated-55. Reddish-brown with fading original color in places, the surfaces somewhat
glossy. Only one of the two reverse die breaks normally encountered. Nearly all specimens of
Sheldon 40 that we can recall have an identical incuse line from neck across the cheek and
nose to the rim, right of Y. Apparently this was caused by a piece of wire stuck in the die. A
rare and valuable example, the second finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Unknown to Dr. Sheldon. From R.E. Naftzger; Charles French; Alfred Bonard in 1965; C. Douglas
Smith; Lester Merkin; Ed Shapiro; Lord St. Oswald Sale (Christie’s, October 1964, lot 145); Sir Roland
Winn; direct from the U.S. Mint in October, 1795.
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 42
53 1794 Sheldon 40, Hays 42 (Low R-6). Third marred field; Sprung reverse die. Another. Very
Fine-35, the sharpness of an About Uncirculated-55 coin, but a long edge bruise over MER and the
surfaces somewhat granular. Deep greenish-black toning. Both reverse die breaks in evidence.
From the Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1976, lot 53); ex Dorothy Paschal via Ray
Chatham in 1977; C. Douglas Smith; Stack’s.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 19
No.
54 1794 Sheldon 41, Hays 19. Truncated hair locks; Minute berries. Extremely Fine-40. Nicks on
face and right obverse field. Light reddish-brown with some iridescence, the reverse deeper. Double
profile. Reverse die breaks sharp. Tied for the finest specimen in the hands of collectors since the
only known Mint State coin is in the American Numismatic Society.
A highly desirable specimen with an excellent pedigree: Chapman plate coin; h^wcomb Collection, PaHl
Morgenthaii, February 7, 1945, lot 36); Milton A. Holmes Collection (Stack s, October 5, 1960, Lot 1371), K.h.
Naftzger; John W. Adams Collection, lot 32.
55 1794 Sheldon 41, Hays 19. Truncated hair, locks; Minute berries. Another. Very Fine-20. Light
brown with some small areas of encrustation on the reverse.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 20
56
No. 56
1794 Sheldon 42, Hays 20 (Low R-4). Truncated hair locks; Weak "OF.” Extremely Fine-45, a
thin "X” pinscratched in the right obverse field, and some small edge nicks. Medium brown and
chestnut, the devices sharp.
Another coin with a long pedigree: Ed Frossard Collection, sold October 2, 1884, lot 867 (pleated); T. Harnson
Garrett- John Work Garrett; The Johns Hopkins University; sold as Lot 21 in our March 12, 1976 Garrett Saly
in the Dr. James MacFarland Sale (Bowers & Ruddy, January 14, 1981, lot 86); Denis Loring; Robinson S.
Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 56).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 34
57 1794 Sheldon 43, Hays 34. Short bust; Weak "OF.” Mint State-60, a hairline scratch below
OF and some light marks. Deep brown and faded olive, the surfaces mellowed by the
passing years. In the upper half of the Condition Census. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Richard Picker to Dorothy Paschal in 1961; Gordon Wrubel in 1973; C. Douglas Smith, later in 1973;
Del Bland.
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 34
58 1794 Sheldon 43, Hays 34. Short bust; Weak "OF.” Another. About Uncirculated-55, light cheek
nick, double profile. Pale golden-tan and iridescent toning; once lightly cleaned, but excellent
surfaces. A very pleasing overall appearance.
Ex Anderson Dupont Sale (Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 61); Harold Bareford.
59 1794 Sheldon 43, Hays 34. Short bust; Weak "OF.” A third. Very Fine-35. Deep brown toning, a
few nicks and a rim bruise left of date. Fairly smooth surfaces, well balanced, with complete
denticles. Hays edge lettering in white paint.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 33
Lot No. 60
60 1794 Sheldon 44, Hays 33. Short bust; Large berry opposite C. About Uncirculated-50, well
struck, minor planchet defects. Light chocolate brown on both sides. The reverse die break is very
light. Tied for third finest known.
Yet another well pedigreed specimen: Ed Frossard Collection, October 2, 1884, lot 875; T. Harrison Garrett;
John Work Garrett; the John Hopkins University; the Garrett Collection, Part I (Bowers & Ruddy, November 28,
1979, lot 65); Tom Morley; John W. Adams, lot 38. The Chapman plate coin.
Lot No. 61
61 1794 Sheldon 44, Hays 33. Short bust; Large berry opposite C. Another. About Uncirculated-
50, one small reverse edge nick. Deep brown and olive toning with generally glossy surfaces. Well
struck. Double profile.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
Lot No. 62
62 1794 Sheldon 44, Hays 33. Short bust; Large berry opposite C. A third. Extremely Fine-45,
struck on a somewhat defective planchet, though the main details are sharp. Medium brown, with
pale blue overtones. Late die state, with the reverse crack sharp.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In accordance with the terms of sale, each successful bidder also agrees to pay
a buyer’s charge of ten percent (10%) of the winning hid recognized by the auctioneer.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 48
Lot No. 63
63 1794 Sheldon 46, Hays 48. Braided hair; Crossed E. Mint State-60, a couple of facial nicks.
Light brown, with pale blue overtones, bright surfaces. A sharply struck specimen. Tied for
second finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
f^^Sland to New Netherlands’ 48th Sale (November 24, 1956, lot 822); to E. Taylor; bought by
n.E. Naftzger in 1960. e, j
64 1794 Sheldon 46, Hays 48. Braided hair; Crossed E. Another. Extremely Fine-45, several nicks
on each side though the head has the sharpness of an About Uncirculated coin. Deep brown toning.
Borderline Condition Census.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 6
IjOt No. 65
65
1794 Sheldon 47, Hays 6 (R-4). Short bust; Bow skewed left. Very Fine-35. Of About Uncirculat-
ed sharpness, but dark steel toning and slight granularity. There is one small edge nick on the
reverse. The profile is slightly doubled. Tied for finest in collector’s hands; the only Extremely Fine
is in the American Numismatic Society.
Ex H.C. Miller Sale (Thomas Elder, April 13, 1917, 1917, lot 411); Dr. George P. Fn
Price List, 1929, lot 26); Charles W. Green (B. Max Mehl, April 26, 1949, lot 2303); R.E.
rench (B. Max Mehl Fixed
Naftzger.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 8 "STARRED REVERSE"
66 1794 Sheldon 48, Hays 8 (High R-5). Short bust; Starred reverse. Very Fine-25, an edge
bruise left of the date, and a smaller one left of the fraction; light planchet defects on both
sides. Honey-brown and russet, the surfaces somewhat glossy. The tiny stars are complete
except for a small section above ME. One of the finest known specimens, and well pedigreed.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Ed Frossard Collection, October 2, 1884, lot 856; T. Harrison Garrett; John Work Garrett; The Johns
Hopkins University; Garrett Collection, Part I (Bowers & Ruddy, November 29, 1979, lot 67); Denis
Loring.
A great deal of effort has been expended over the past century in attempting to solve the "mystery” of the
famous Starred Reverse issue. Proposed explanations have included Sheldon’s "whim of an idle hour at the
Mint;” later use of planchets originally prepared for use in striking the 1792 Judd 12 piece with the circle
of 87 stars alone having been placed on the planchets; the similar suggestion that the die was a leftover
rejected design of 1793; that the stars were tried as a new border design in 1794, then rejected, and
denticles were then punched over them; and various other theories, some even more farfetched.
We can now dispose of most of these proposals with confidence. The "whim of an idle hour” idea is, and
has always been, an impossible theory: no die could have been so altered at the Mint without the specific
knowledge and consent of the Chief Coiner, in whose care all the dies were placed, and who was personally
responsible for them. We may say with certainty that the stars were put on the die for an official reason.
The theory of the leftover planchets from 1 792 with only the stars on them has already been rejected to a
great degree, since the Starred Reverse has 94 stars, not 87, and since the stars on such a planchet would
have been completely crushed by striking with a later die.
The die could not have been a rejected or leftover one from 1793 because of the style. It is from the same
engraver as is the very similar reverse die of S.63, the "Fallen 4” issue. The stars were added after the die
was otherwise complete. Oddly enough, there does seem to be a connection between the stars and the 1 792
pattern: 5-pointed stars were used only on the 1792 issues and on the Starred Reverse, and not again on
regular issue designs until 1892. It is highly probable that the punch Wright used in 1792 remained in the
Mint after his death and was used in 1 794 for this one reverse die.
The theory that the 94 stars on the die represented the last two digits of the year is basically correct, but
they were not intended as a "special commemorative of some sort” for that year. It is extremely probable
that they were being tested as a proposed anti-counterfeiting measure similar to the Lettered Edge (whose
primary purpose was to make counterfeiting much more difficult). The intention, we presume, was to use
them as a means of dating the reverse dies, the number of stars to change each year and thus force
counterfeiters to cut new reverse dies as well as obverse ones.
The proposal was obviously abandoned after this one die was prepared. Many reasons can be advanced
for abandoning it. In the first place, punching so many tiny stars on each of the working dies would have
placed an intolerable load on already overworked Mint personnel. In addition, it was probably felt that the
extra degree of protection was just not needed; indeed, in the next year the Lettered Edge was abandoned as
well. We suspect as well that some "cooler head” pointed out the problem they would have in 6 years when
the number of stars for the year would be zero.
Rather than throw out the die, since die steel was expensive, the Mint simply put it back in service until
it wore out. The Director of the Mint would have had enough authority to do this.
Based on the known survival ratio of other Cents of the period, we can estimate that between 1,000 and
1,500 specimens were coined with the Starred Reverse and released to circulation.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 7
Lot No.
67
1794 Sheldon 49, Hays 7. Short bust; Closed wreath. About Uncirculated-50, a small nick on
truncation and a couple of minor ones on the reverse rim. Deep brown toning, with traces of golden
olive, glossy surfaces. A beautiful specimen, the third finest known, with an historic pedigree.
Ex Collection; last appeared at auction in the New Netherlands ANA Sale of Homer Downing’s coins
j;fJ-Sust 16, 1952 lot 1642; Ex Ernest Henderson (Abe Kosoff ANA sale of August 26, 1947, lot 782); Newcomb
(^llection. Part i J.C Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 23); C.H. Stearns; Hays-Phelps Sale (Lyman H. Low,
March 17, 1907, lot 7), Charles G. Zug; Charles Steigerwalt in 1900; Hays. Illustrated in Chapman’s reference
work; an original Hays coin. Has both Hays and Downing edge markings.
68 1794 Sheldon 49, Hays 7. Short bust; Closed wreath. Another. Extremely Fine-40. Two nicks on
the neck, and a thin scratch left from the lowest curl. Light iridescent brown toning, perfect
obverse die.
Ex Robert J. Kissner Collection (Stack’s June 27, 1975, lot 248); previously from the Milton A. Holmes
Collection (Stack’s, October 5, 1960, lot 1378); ex J.G. Macallister; J.C. Morgenthau’s 388th Sale (March 15
1938, lot 390); earlier from George H. Clapp’s collection.
RARE HAYS 57
69 1794 Sheldon 50, Hays 57 (High R-5). Short bust. Detached lower lock. Very Good-10, some-
what porous surfaces and a dig on the reverse, but date, legends, and devices all visible. Natural
steel and brown toning.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately. Acquired around 1981; previously in the Robert J. Kissner Collection
(Stack’s, June 27, 1975, lot 249).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
RARE HAYS 10
70 1794 Sheldon 51, Hays 10 (Low R-5). Short bust, Long locks; Closed wreath. Fine-15, a couple of
small edge nicks and the outer reverse a bit soft. Deep brown toning with the devices highlighted.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
SPLENDID HAYS 11
71 1794 Sheldon 54, Hays 11. "Crooked 7;” Closed wreath. Very Fine-35, two minor rim nicks on
the obverse and one on the reverse. Lovely brown toning with light iridescent overtones. A hand-
some example. Traces of die clashing, particularly on the reverse.
From Del Bland; Dr. Schuman; earlier owned by Alfred Bonard; C. Douglas Smith; Dorothy Paschal; Dr.
Sheldon; Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1648); Dr. Sheldon; from the New Nether-
lands Sale of the D.C. Wismer Collection, April 13, 1951, lot 33.
No.
72 1794 Sheldon 54, Hays 11. "Crooked 7;’’ Closed wreath. Another. Extremely Fine-40, a cheek
nick but full denticles on both sides. Deep brown toning, glossy surfaces, a touch of tan at the top
reverse. Steel blue overtones. A really nice overall appearance. May be a Condition Census piece.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
73
Lot
No. 73
1794 Sheldon 54, Hays 11. "Crooked 7;” Closed wreath. A third. Very Fine-35, scattered minor
marks. Deep golden-tan toning with the reverse shading toward brown. Another attractive example
of the variety.
No.
74 1794 Sheldon 55, Hays 13. "Crooked 7;’’ Large berries. Very Fine-35, some minor nicks. Mottled
brown and olive toning. Full denticles framing both sides. Close to Condition Census.
From Del Bland; previously from Jerry Cohen; Ray Byrne; George H. Clapp.
Lot No.
75
75 1794 Sheldon 56, Hays 12. "Crooked 7;’’ Office boy reverse. Very Fine-35. Light brown and olive
with a splash of deep red on obverse. Slightly off center on the obverse, with upper denticles off the
flan. A pleasing appearance, nice lustre.
Ex Del Bland; previously from Heritage Rare Coin Galleries.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 14
76 1794 Sheldon 57, Hays 14. Pyramidal head, Button on cap. Mint State-60. Light brown
steel with mint red around legends and devices, cartwheel lustre, a small spot on the cap and
one at O of ONE on the reverse. A delightful coin. Finest known until the Lord St. Oswald
coins emerged. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford Collection; earlier from New Netherlands’ 50th Sale (December 6, 1957, lot 957); Dr.
Sheldon.
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 14
77 1794 Sheldon 57, Hays 14. Pyramidal head. Button on cap. Another. About Uncirculated-55.
Handsome rich medium brown with traces of olive; lovely glossy surfaces. Full denticles on both
sides. A gorgeous specimen.
Ex Del Bland.
78 1794 Sheldon 57, Hays 14. Pyramidal head. Button on cap. A third. Very Fine-20 or a bit
better. An old edge bruise on the obverse and a minute nick on the T of UNITED. Dark olive
toning. Homer Downing’s yellow edge markings.
From our session of Auction ’85, lot 1524; previously from New Netherlands’ August 16, 1952 ANA Sale of
Homer Downing’s Collection; ex Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines; the Julius L. Brown Collection (S.H. Chapman,
May 30, 1911, lot 922).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 16
Lot No.
79 1794 Sheldon 58, Hays 16. The "Many haired” variety with right ribbon high. About Uncircu-
lated-50. Light nicks on the neck and right obverse field, but surfaces generally nice. Satiny
lustre, reddish-brown toning. A beautiful piece.
Ex C. Douglas Smith in 1973; previously from John J. Ford, Jr. in 1971; originally from England.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 15
Lot No. 80
80 1794 Sheldon 59, Hays 15. The "Many haired,” Left ribbon bow double cut. About Uncirculat-
ed-55. From our 1976 ANA sale, catalogued there as "Light, glossy olive-brown, nice surfaces;
reverse lightly cracked through fraction, right ribbon end, and last A of AMERICA. Lovely coin,
liberally endowed with the beauty and ineffable charm of a top-grade cent of the year. From the
perfect obverse die, and very scarce in the high grades; our records indicate this specimen to be
fourth finest known.” Some faded mint red around LIBERTY.
Ex Del Bland, Stack’s ANA Sale, August 14, 1976, lot 232.
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 15
Lot No. HI
81 1794 Sheldon 59, Hays 15. The "Many haired,” Left ribbon bow double cut. Another. About
Uncirculated-55, light defects on cheek and minor rim marks. Medium brown and olive faded from
mint red, glossy surfaces. A very attractive coin.
Ex Anthony J . Terranoua.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
Lot No. 82
82 1794 Sheldon 59, Hays 15. The "Many haired,” Left ribbon bow double cut. A third. Extremely
Fine-40. Dark steel with touches of olive green on reverse. Minor porosity, but all details sharp.
"PHE No 11” on edge in aged white paint.
Ex Del Bland; Dr. George Ewing; Del Bland; Denis Boring; John Adams; W.C. Blaisdell; Stack’s Sale,
February 24, 1951, lot 330; Dr. George P. French (B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 37).
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 35
Lot No. 83
83 1794 Sheldon 60, Hays 35. Thick hair. Close date; Right ribbon high. Extremely Fine-45. Some
planchet roughness in upper right wreath. Reddish-olive toning, glossy obverse. Extensive die
clashing above the head, with consequent weakening of the reverse die opposite that area. Overall
a very nice coin.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 49
Lot No. 84
84 1794 Sheldon 62, Hays 49 (High R-4). The "Trephined head,” Heavy, stubby lower lock. Large
rim break. Very Fine-30 or a bit better, a couple of old cheek scratches. Medium brown toning.
Obverse rim break well advanced.
Ex Dr. Schuman; W.C. Blaisdell; Stack’s Sale (April 2, 1955, lot 391); Anderson Dupont Collection (Stack’s,
September 24, 1954, lot 98).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
85
VERY RARE PERFECT DIE HAYS 49
Lot No. 85
1794 Sheldon 62, Hays 49 (High R-4). The "Trephined head,” Heavy, stubby lower lock. Very
Fine-25, a small edge nick at left obverse. Light brown with some iridescent overtones. A nice
sharp example of the perfect obverse die, substantially rarer than the broken one.
Ex Del Bland; John W. Adams lot 62; Dorothy Paschal; R.L. Moore; Dr. Sheldon; Dr. George P. French (B
Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 76). Chapman plate coin.
A PAIR OF CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 32
86 1794 Sheldon 63, Hays 32. The "Fallen 4.” About Uncirculated-55. Steel brown. A Condition
Census cent. Clashed dies, die rust around cap.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; Del Bland; Robert J. Kissner (Stack’s, June 27, 1975, lot 262); Mayflower Sale
(December 9, 1961).
87 1794 Sheldon 63, Hays 32. The "Fallen 4.” Another. About Uncirculated-50, light marks.
Glossy brown, with touches of olive. Well struck, with full denticles. Clashed dies, die rust
around cap.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously ex Charles M. Williams Collection (Numismatic Gallery, November
14, 1950, lot 72); Allison W. Jackman Collection (Henry Chapman, June 28, 1918, lot 698); Andrew C.
Zabriskie Collection (Henry Chapman, June 3, 1909, lot 739).
Lot No. 88
88 1794 Sheldon 63, Hays .32. The "Fallen 4.” A third. Extremely Fine-40, light marks and a string
of tiny pinpoints left of lowest lock. Medium brown with touches of chestnut on the reverse. Very
early die state, no clashing on either side, and no die rust around the cap.
Ex Del Bland; Garrett Collection, Pari I (Bowers & Ruddy, November 28, 1979, lot 73); the Johns Hopkins
University; John Work Garrett; T. Harrison Garrett; Edouard Frossard Collection (October 2, 1884, lot 874).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 46
Lot No. 89
89 1794 Sheldon 64, Hays 46 (Low R-5). Shielded hair, No fraction bar. Mint State-60, light
marks on truncation and right obverse field. Beautiful rich brown toning, surfaces generally
glossy. A very attractive example of this well-known variety. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Anthony J . Terranova; Stu Levine; Gene Sanders (1982); Rare Coin Gallery of Seattle, earlier from
the Matthew A. Stickney Collection (Henry Chapman, June 25, 1907, lot 1487), plated.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 45
Lo< No. 90
90 1794 Sheldon 65, Hays 45. Shielded hair; Short stems. About Uncirculated-50. Close to Mint
State in sharpness, but has a couple of small cheek nicks and some old hairlines. Partial double
profile. Late die state with breaks on both sides. Medium brown, with touches of red in the
protected areas.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; 1957 ANA Sale (Federal Coin Exchange, August 21, 1957, lot 79).
91 1794 Sheldon 65, Hays 45. Shielded hair; Short stems. Another. Extremely Fine-45, a small rim
defect left of lowest curl. Light brown, with a few deeper spots on the hair and cheek. No die break
on the reverse, nor on the obverse.
Chapman plate coin (obverse and reverse).
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THE CENTS OF 1794
Lot
No. 92
45. Shielded hair; Short stems. A third. Extremely Fine-45. Medium
brown, with even surfaces. Light obverse and reverse die breaks.
PUlTais%SmLTtl HalpeZ^‘° ° ^enis boring. Gifford, boring. Bob Clark.
Lot No. 93
93
1794 Sheldon 65, Hays 45. Shielded hair; Short stems. A fourth. Extremely Fine-40
with touches of red in and around the hair. Moderate die breaks on both sides.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
Deep brown,
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 44
Lot No. 94
94 1794 Sheldon 66, Hays 44 (R-6). Distant 1, Heavy figures. Very Good-10, some old cleaning
Tine in sharpness, but somewhat porous. Strong date and
LlrstiKl Y, reverse all visible. A major rarity.
Ex Norman Slack Collection, privately.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
! n accordance with the terms of sale, each successful bidder also agrees to pay
a buyers charge of ten percent (KT/c) of the winning bid recognized by the auctioneer.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 54
95 1794 Sheldon 67, Hays 54. Five braided locks, Large circular curl. Marred face. About
Uncirculated-55, a hint of friction on the curls and a planchet chip at ED. Deep reddish-
brown with hints of faded gold, the surfaces glossy. Well struck, full denticles. A splendid and
well pedigreed coin, the plate piece for both Chapman and Sheldon. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Denis W. Loring; John W . Adams lot 68; Dorothy Paschal; Dr. Sheldon; Newcomb Collection, Part I
(J.C. Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 69); Wayte Raymond; Ellsworth; Thomas Elder; Arthur Sargent
Collection (S.H. Chapman, June 20, 1913, lot 462); George H. Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, June 25,
1912, lot 3358); Charles Bushnell Sale (S.H. & H. Chapman, June 20, 1882, lot 2623, plated).
Lot No. 96
96 1794 Sheldon 67, Hays 54. Five braided locks. Large circular curl. Marred face. Another.
About Uncirculated-55 in terms of sharpness, but lightly burnished, now light brown with irides-
cent overtones.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 55
Lot No. 97
97 1794 Sheldon 68, Hays 55 (R-5). The Bisecting die break. About Uncirculated-50, a few
pinpoint marks, and a couple of reverse edge nicks, and the usual die rust around the cap.
Mottled light brown and chestnut, nice glossy surfaces. Second finest known specimen. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
ExR.E. Naftzger in 1972; Dr. Sheldon; privately from Homer K. Downing in 1950; ex Henry C. Hines.
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 55
Lot No. 98
98 1794 Sheldon 68, Hays 55 (R-5). The Bisecting die break. Another. Very Fine-25, some small
nicks (mostly on the reverse) and the surface slightly granular, though the sharpness of detail is
more like a Very Fine-30 coin. A desirable example of this rare variety.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
OUTSTANDING HAYS 50
99 1794 Sheldon 69, Hays 50. Five braided locks, Small circular curl. Mint State-63. An old
hidden abrasion in the hair. Deepening brick red. Needle-sharp strike, unusually clear and
clean surfaces. Extremely attractive, one of the sharpest specimens known of this lovely
variety. A credit to any advanced collection. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Stack’s privately in 1970; Dorothy Nelson; Philip G. Straus Collection (Stack’s, May 1, 1959, lot 134);
R.J. Donovan; originally from England.
Lot No.
100
100 1794 Sheldon 69, Hays 50. Five braided locks. Small circular curl. Another. Extremely Fine-40,
a thin curved scratch on the upper reverse. Medium brown and olive toning.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 51
101 1794 Sheldon 70, Hays 51. The "Plicae,” Triple leaf under D. About Uncirculated-50 or a bit
better. The details of virtually Mint State sharpness, but with a couple of small nicks, and a
planchet defect below the bust tip to the edge. Deep mahogany, with some dark gray freckles at the
right obverse. Some iridescence. The surfaces are quite nice, and both sides are lustrous.
Ex Bareford Collection; from, a Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953; previously from Arthur Fritz; ex
J.G. Macallister in 1942.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
Lot No. 102
102 1794 Sheldon 70, Hays 51. The "Plicae,” Triple leaf below D. Another. About Uncirculated-50,
planchet defects on the neck and cap. Light brown, with pale blue overtones, the obverse lustrous
under the toning.
Ex Anthony J. Terranova.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 52
No.
103 1794 Sheldon 71, Hays 52. The "Plicae,” Triple leaf under D. From our E. Yale Clarke Sale
in 1975, where it was catalogued as "Mint State-70. Full flaming mint red, with but a blush
of iridescence. A minute planchet flake on the reverse edge over AT, touching two denticles.
From the renowned Lord St. Oswald hoard sold in England in 1964. A sensational coin which
will easily command a bid in the middle four figure range.” The red has mellowed a bit since
then, but the coin is still outstanding and may well bring a bid in the $15,000 to $20,000
range. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Acquired at the Philadelphia Mint in October, 1795, by Sir Rowland Winn (later Major the Lord St.
Oswald), retained by his descendants until it was consigned to Christie, Manson & Woods and sold in the
Lord St. Oswald Sale as lot 165. It was purchased by Stack’s and sold to E. Yale Clarke, reappearing as lot
43 of our October 25, 1975 Sale. Its later pedigree includes Gordon Wrubel; Dr. Robert Shalowitz; Robert
Emmer; Del Bland; Tom Morley; John W. Adams. It appeared as lot 20 in the New England Rare Coin
Auction Sale of January 7 , 1981; to Kevin Lipton, and finally to Halpern.
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THE CENTS OF 1794
Lot No.
104
104 1794 Sheldon 71, Hays 52. The "Plicae,” Triple leaf under D. Another. Extremely Fine-45, light
nicks on the cheek and neck. Handsome brown and faded olive toning, generally nice surfaces.
Borderline Condition Census.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
CONDITION CENSUS HAYS 56
Lot No. 105
105 1794 Sheldon 72, Hays 56. Head of 1795, No curl. Extremely Fine-45, sharpness of an About
Uncirculated, but two faint curved scratches on the neck, and a nick on the jaw. Rich brown
and deep olive toning. Die breaks and clashing. The surfaces rather pleasing and quite clean
for the grade.
Ex Norman Stack Collection, privately.
Lot No.
106
106 1794 Sheldon 72, Hays 56. Head of 1795, No curl. Another. Very Fine-25, scattered small marks.
Light and medium brown toning blending nicely. Full denticles. A rim nick above C on the reverse.
Edge reads "ONE HUNDRED A DOLLAR,” the word FOR missing because of a slip of the Castaing
machine.
Ex Philip Van Cleave Sale (Kagin’s, January 30, 1986, lot 5076); previously from J.H. MacKie; Del Bland;
Lester Merkin Sale of March 15, 1967, lot 156.
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THE CENTS OF 1795
BORDERLINE CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 73
107 1795 SheWon 73 (R-5) Lettered edge, Hyphen variety. Fine-12. Deep brown, with somewhat
highlighted devices. Slightly granular, but date and LIBERTY very sharp.
Ex Bareford; previously from Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin), December 21, 1956.
No.
108 1795 Sheldon 74 (R-4). Lettered edge, Single leaves. Extremely Fine-45, the overall sharpness of
a 50, but some small cheek nicks and a scrape below ICA. Just outside the Condition Census.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously from New Netherlands 50th Sale (December 6, 1957, lot 980).
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THE CENTS OF 1795
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 75
109 1795 Sheldon 75. Lettered edge, Double leaf on right. Mint State-65, a couple of grayish
spots on the nose tip. Lovely light red with areas of full mint color. Tiny planchet defects as
made, but full cartwheel lustre. A beautifully struck specimen. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex RE. Naftzger; previously from the James O. Sloss Collection (Abe Kosoff, October 21, 1959, lot 26,
plated).
ANOTHER CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 75
35^
Lot No. 110
no
1795 Sheldon 75. Lettered edge. Double leaf on right. Another. Mint State-65, even more
mint red on the obverse than the previous lot. The reverse is a beautiful sea-green and soft
gold. Light freckles, and a somewhat softer strike than the last, but full lustre and satiny
surfaces. An incredible opportunity, two Mint State-65 Sheldon 75’s in the same sale.
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THE CENTS OF 1795
Lot
111 1795 Sh^eldon 76a (R-5). Lettered edge, ONE CENT high. Fine-12, the hair detail of a Very Fine
out the planchet dark and somewhat porous. Sharp date and LIBERTY.
Ex Bareford; acquired at the January, 1982 Delaware Coin Club Show.
No. Ill
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 76b
No.
112
112 1795 Sheldon 76b. Plain edge, ONE CENT high. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Lovely reddish-
brown color with iridescent overtones and full lustre. Slightly soft strike at the central head and
matching ribbon bow.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously ex T. James Clarke Collection (Abe Kosoff, April 21, 1956, lot 27).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 78
113 1795 Sheldon 78. Plain edge. Free date. Mint State-65. Beautiful mint red and lightly irides-
cent; a small gray spot before the chin, but cartwheel lustre and generally excellent surfaces.
(SEE COLOR lO.ATE)
b rom Bareford; ex Charles M. Williams Collection (Numismatic Gallery, November 14, 1950, lot 91);
Harlan P . Smith Sale (S.H. & //. Chapman, May 8, 1906, lot 1084).
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1795 JEFFERSON HEAD CENT
VERY RARE 1795 JEFFERSON HEAD CENT
114 1795 Sheldon 80 (High R-5). Jefferson head; long ribbons. Plain edge. From New Netherlands
50th Sale, lot 997, December 1957, catalogued as "S-80; C-N X2. R-6. Earlier graded 'About
VF; VF for coin,’ this piece has the sharpness of F-15 but is rough, as are many of the
Jeffersons; obverse has some minor pitting and a glass reveals that someone has tried to work
part of the field over to minimize this. Medium brown patina. Actually fairly decent looking;
well struck up and about equally strong (well balanced) throughout, which is unusual. It is
one of the four best in collectors’ hands. Of the six Condition Census examples, the EF-40 is
in A.N.S., and one of the 15 coins is in the Chase Bank, the Hines and Sargent specimens are
privately owned, and this and the next lot are the two others. Ex Guttag, T. James Clarke. A
struck coin with the sound of good metal — not one of the casts that have been making the
rounds. Worth getting excited about!” As described in our Romano Sale, June 16, 1987, lot
154. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Only known die state, obverse die reground and the serifs of LIBERTY consequently thinner than on
Sheldon NC-1. The background of this famous variety, including correspondence of the 1795 period on
related matters, was covered thoroughly by Robert W. Julian in his article on "The Harper Cents” in the
September, 1964 issue of Numismatic Scrapbook Magazine. Due to increasing complaints from certain
sections of the populace and the business community concerning Mint operations (in particular, the slow-
ness in getting coins into circulation) , there was agitation in late 1794 and early 1795 to close the Mint and
resume contract coinage, as had been done with the Fugio Cents less than a decade before. The House of
Representatives appointed a committee to investigate the situation; Elias Boudinot was placed in charge of
the investigation.
In response to a questionnaire from the Cotnmittee, Albion Cox, the Assayer, recommended that they get
in touch with John Harper of Trenton, who could supply a great deal of information about possible
improvements in Mint procedure. In a meeting with Harper, the Committee members learned quite a lot
about possible changes in the actual machinery in use at the Mint, though little else. In due course. Harper
decided to show the members of the Committee what he meant in the way of machinery and procedural
improvements. He prepared a set of coin dies, following the general design of the 1794 Cents, and modified
one of his saw making machines (which is what he did for a living) to act as a coining press. In February
or March, 1 795, he gave a demonstration for the Committee, whose members were quite impressed with the
results, to the extent that they reimbursed Harper from their own personal funds for the cost of the copper
he had used for planchets.
In November, Harper attempted to get a job as contract coiner to the Mint, writing to Boudinot, who had
recently become Director of the Mint. This may have been a mistake on Harper’s part, since Boudinot not
only did not accept his offer, but confiscated the dies (which Harper had retained since the earlier demon-
stration), though offering Harper the post of Assistant Coiner. This was turned down as Harper was
making better money in his regular occupation. From this time on, the dies were in the possession of the
Mint.
(Continued on next page)
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1795 JEFFERSON HEAD CENT
Lot No. 114
(Lot 114 continued)
Several questions remain to be explored. As the obverse die had been reground before the plain edge
pieces were struck, it is obvious that the Lettered Edge specimens were produced first. The reverse die used
tor the Lettered Edge issue broke during use, and a second reverse die was engraved prior to striking the
plain edge issue. In view of Harper’s close connection with the 1792 Washington Half Dollar (as well as
with the striking of the earliest 1792 Patterns), and his apparent connection with the 1796 Washington
masonic Half Dollar, we suspect that he employed the die cutting talents of Peter Getz, the engraver of
those two Washington issues, for production of the 1795 Cent dies.
Due to the edge lettering, Robert Julian speculated that those pieces were struck at the Mint at a later
time (i.e., after November, 1795), since it was unlikely that Harper would build a Castaing edge lettering
machine for a small demonstration. As we now know that these pieces were struck first, the position must
be reexamined. We suspect that Harper’s friend Albion Cox managed to obtain a batch of planchets from
the Mint with the edges already lettered, selling them to Harper at cost in order to keep the Mint’s books
balanced; such ready for the press” planchets were almost certainly in existence at the Mint, but were
unlikely to be needed soon since silver coinage production was occupying the Mint’s full attention at that
time in 1795. Assuming that the normal ”3% survival rate” ratio for Large Cents of the period also applied
to the Lettered Edge (and plain edge) Jefferson Head Cents, the number of pieces originally struck would
have been about 100, a perfectly satisfactory number for a demonstration which also involved the demon-
stration of an improved planchet feeding machine. (The breaking of the reverse die during the demonstra-
tion would not have been regarded as anything unusual, as the dies often broke at the Mint itself)
Since, as we have seen, a new reverse die had to be engraved after the February or March demonstration
to replace the broken one, and since it would have been one of the dies confiscated from Harper by Boudinot
in November, we are left with the question of the location as well as the time for striking of the plain edge
specimens. Under the same 3% rule, the probable mintage of the plain edge pieces was in the range of 1 ,200
to 1,500 pieces, directly comparable with that of the Starred Reverse, the 1803 Large Date/Small Fraction
or the 180716 Small Overdate.
It IS extremely unlikely, in our opinion, that Harper, with no coinage contract in his hands, would have
struck anything like that quantity of pieces in the hopes of being able to sell them to the Mint.
It is much more likely that the Mint itself is the location where the plain edge Jefferson Head Cents
were struck. The time of striking would have been after the last Lettered Edge regular Cents had been
struck and the 37,000 pieces delivered; the varied weights of the plain edge Jefferson Head pieces - the
present specimen, worn, still weighs 198 grains, and thus must have been struck on the old 208 grain
standard - are most easily explained if remaining (but with the edges still unlettered) planchets on the old
standard were struck using the Jefferson Head dies prior to late December striking of the plain edge pieces
on the new standard with new planchets. In this way the Mint would not have to remelt and reroll the
remaining old planchets, and could always tell the heavy plain edge pieces from the later light ones by the
dies used. Lighter plain edge Jeffersons, if any exist which are clearly on the 168 gram standard, would
have to have been made later, probably right at the end of the year.
As the plain edge Jefferson Head Cents circulated heavily, and have grade distributions in the Condition
Census directly comparable to the Starred Reverse or the 1803 Large DatelSmall Fraction , they must have
been released to circulation through normal channels, i.e., as regular coins struck at and released hg the
United States Mint in pursuit of its normal operations.
As the Mint owned the dies, and as the designs complied with all legal specifications regarding devices
and legends, the Mint officials presumably treated them as regularly usable dies, following the precedent of
the Starred Reverse die in the preceding year.
In our opinion, the plain edge Jefferson Head Cents are thus a regular issue of the United States Mint,
constituting a die variety like the Starred Reverse, and of equal standing within the Large Cent series.
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THE CENTS OF 1796
1796 LIBERTY CAP CENTS
Lot No. 115
115 1796 Sheldon 81. Pole attached to bust; Double leaf under N. Very Fine-35, light cheek marks.
ENT weak and the reverse slightly porous. Deep reddish-brown toning, strong date and LIBERTY.
A desirable example of the Liberty Cap design.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 84
Lot No. 116
116 1796 Sheldon 84. Low 6, Triple leaf under AM and UN. Mint State-60. Lovely light red-
brown, with traces of original mint color; full cartwheel lustre. A beautiful coin. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex Essex Institute Sale (Stack’s, February 6, 1975, lot 136).
1796 DRAPED BUST CENTS
Lot No. 117
117 1796 Sheldon 93. Hyphenated 7-9; The circle wreath. Very Fine-25. Sharpness of an Extremely
Fine-40 coin, but the fields dark and somewhat porous, and rim nicks over ES. The reverse has jade
green patination. The bust is somewhat highlighted.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 123); previously from Denis Loring;
C. Douglas Smith; Anderson Dupont Collection (Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 124).
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THE CENTS OF 1796
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 95
Lot No. 118
118 1796 Sheldon 95 (R-6). Hyphenated 7-9; Single leaves. Extremely Fine-45. An edge bruise above
STA on the reverse. Light obverse nicks. Red-brown with splashes of faded gold, lustrous under the
toning. Second finest known.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; previously from Dr. Sheldon; T. James Clarke Collection (Abe Kosoff, April 21, 1956, lot
95); Dr. George P. French (B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 140); H.O. GranberglWilliam H. Woodin (U.S.
Coin Co., May 19, 1915, lot 218); Ebenezer Gilbert Sale (Thomas Elder, December 1913, lot 666).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 97
Lot No. 119
119 1796 Sheldon 97. 6 High and close to bust; Single leaves. Obverse Extremely Fine-40, reverse
of About Uncirculated-50 sharpness. Dark toning, light porosity; the hair, drapery and leaf
detail exceptional. Rim break above LIBERTY. Really an outstanding specimen for this variety
(which has no known Mint State examples).
Ex Bareford; Anderson Dupont Sale (Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 127).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 102
No.
120 1796 Sheldon 102 (R-4). Defects over date; Double leaf under O. Very Fine-30, a hairline scratch
and a small scrape in the hair. Lovely smooth surfaces, deep blackish brown toning. Nice detail.
Late die state, obverse break through BE, hair, to rim at right.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously from the New Netherlands Sale of December 6, 1957, lot 1022 (plated).
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THE CENTS OF 1796
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 105
Lot No. 121
121 1796 Sheldon 105 (R-6). Double cut 6, Very Fine-35, a small cheek nick and some faint granularity
at the left obverse. Slightly soft at T of CENT and leaves below. Deep brown fields, the head a
softly contrasting red-brown. Second finest known of this rare variety; the next best is Very Fine-
20.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously from the Charles M. Williams Collection (Numismatic Gallery, November
14, 1950, lot 111).
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 106
Lot No.
122
122 1796 Sheldon 106 (Low R-5). Date slants right; Chips under TE. About Uncirculated-55,
the planchet not perfectly prepared. All detail sharp, a substantial amount of mint red on the
date, bust and LIBERTY. The reverse is light brown and olive, faded from original color. This
is the famous specimen which Dr. French used to carry to coin shows and conventions to
"show off.” In the 1929 catalogue of his collection it was described as Uncirculated, mint red
and olive. Tied for second finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex R.E. Naftzger; previously from Robert Shalowitz; Dr. Borden; R. Shalowitz; Ray Chatham; Dorothy
Paschal; Dr. Sheldon; T. James Clarke (1944); Dr. George P. French (1929 B. Max Mehl Fixed Price List,
lot 132).
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THE CENTS OF 1796
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 110
Lot No. 123
123 1796 Sheldon 110. 9-6 Close and connected; Chip under E. Extremely Fine-45. Deep gray brown
toning, with a splash of verdigris on the reverse. Advanced die and rim breaks on the obverse,
right ribbon detached. Minor granularity on upper reverse. Head detail of an About Uncirculated
coin.
Ex Stack’s, privately.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 112
124
Lot No.
124
1796 Sheldon 112 (Low R-5). 9-6 Close and connected; Two berries at left loop. About
Uncirculated-55, minor nicks, including two on the face. Traces of mint red at the date and
LIBERTY, shading toward brown on other parts of the obverse. The reverse^ is nearly halt
original color. Die clashing on the reverse. Lovely surfaces. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford Collection; New Netherlands 50th Sale (December 6, 1957, lot 1030, plated); Dr. Sheldon,
Kelly; Newcomb Collection, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 111); William h .
(Henry Chapman, January 16, 1915, lot 313); George H. Earle Collection (Henry Chapman, June 25, 1912,
lot 3401).
125
I.,ol No. 125
796 Sheldon 115 (R-4). 6 High, tilted left; Wide denomination. From New Netherlands 50th Sale,
described as "Reverse type of 1797. Fine-12, medium steel and brown gloss^
Early state, perfect obverse die.” Four of the Condition Census coins are me , is i
the best in collectors’ hands.
IC- 111 V..W 1 1 V'V./ 1
Ex Corrado Romano Collection (Stack’s, June 16, 1987, lot 162); New Netherlands’ 50th Sale (December 6,
1957, lot 1031); Chris Peterson.
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THE CENTS OF 1797
No. 126
126 1797 Sheldon 120b. Wide date, Reverse of ’96, Gripped edge. Very Fine-35, three reddish spots
on the obverse. Light brown steel, glossy surfaces. Close to Condition Census.
Lot No. 127
127 1797 Sheldon NC-3 (R-6). Closest date; PHL right of S. Good-5, CENT nearly gone on the reverse,
but date sharp. Light to Medium brown toning. Only about 19 specimens are known.
Ex C. Douglas Smith.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 123
Lot No. 128
128 1797 Sheldon 123 (R-4). Closest date. Cut on cheek. Mint State-67, needle sharp strike.
Light brown toning, the obverse with lovely blue overtones on prooflike surface. An excep-
tional specimen, even for this Nichols Find hoard issue. A real Gem. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford Collection; from a Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953.
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THE CENTS OF 1797
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 127
Lot No. 129
129 1797 Sheldon 127 (Low R-5). The Peaked hair wave. Very Fine-25, close to 30. A couple of small
nicks behind the head. Light to medium brown toning, with lilac overtones. Surfaces quite clean for
the grade, and the overall appearance very pleasing.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; previously Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1767); ex Henry
C. Hines.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 128
Lot No. 130
130 1797 Sheldon 128. 1 and Both points of 7 touch; M Cut over an E. About Uncirculated-50, a
cheek nick, and die weakness at the bust tip and F. Mint red outlining the date, legend, and
devices on the obverse; the reverse deepening somewhat into brown. Tied for third finest known. A
softly lustrous specimen.
Ex Bareford; Anderson Dupont (Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 160, plated).
Lot No. 131
131 1797 Sheldon 130. Curved break behind hair ribbon, Middle state. Broken left ribbon end.
Very Fine-20, two hairline scratches on the face, and pits behind the lower curls. Light brown
toning.
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THE CENTS OF 1797
SECOND FINEST KNOWN SHELDON 131
132 1797 Sheldon 131. Curved break behind hair ribbon, Late state; Stemless wreath. About Un-
circulated-50. Light brown steel with glittering surfaces and nice lustre. A couple of insignificant
marks. The obverse is the plate coin for both EAC and Penny Wise. Second finest known; the
best is only About Uncirculated-55.
From C. Douglas Smith; Leonard Holland Sale (Pennypacker Auction Center, May 8, 1959); Newcomb Collec-
tion, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 155, plated); Elmer Sears; Dr. Henry W. Beckwith Sale (S.H.
Chapman, April 27, 1923, lot 11, plated); Peter Mougey Sale (Thomas Elder, September 1, 1910, lot 28, plated).
An outstanding pedigree.
Lot No. 133
133 1797 Sheldon 132 (High R-5). Defective B, No curved break, Stemless wreath. Called a Very
Good- 10 in the Downing Sale because of damage caused by "some vandal” who made four or five
chisel cuts on the lower and left obverse. Without those, the coin would be at least an Extremely
Fine-40, and quite possibly higher. Even medium brown and glossy surfaces. Still desirable, since
all the variety characteristics are clear.
Ex Homer Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1773); ex Dr. Sheldon.
Lot No. 134
134 1797 Sheldon 133 (R-5). Perfect B, No curved break. Stemless wreath. Very Fine-20. Reddish-
brown, with some surface porosity. Strong date and LIBERTY, complete denticles.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; earlier from J.A. Bobbe; Del Bland; Fred Neggen Collection (Superior, February 16, 1976,
lot 1424).
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THE CENTS OF 1797
OUTSTANDING SHELDON 135
135 1797 Sheldon 135. 7 Touches, R Almost touches. Mint State-67. Nearly complete mint red,
with just a hint of fading on the highest devices. Full lustre, a pair of small darker points
near the obverse rim. A beautiful specimen of this Nichols Find variety, an extremely desir-
able coin. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously from the 1947 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff, August 26, 1947, lot 833).
Lot No. 136
136 1797 Sheldon 135. 7 Touches, R Almost touches. Another. Mint State-65. Light brown, with areas
of mint red on the obverse, the reverse a pleasing blue and sea-green. Nice glossy surfaces. Another
fine example of this Nichols Find variety.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 136
Lot No.
137
137 1797 Sheldon 136. Wide date, 97 Close; F'our berries right. About Uncirculated-55, the obverse
Mint State, tbe reverse with a small edge bump and touches of roughness. Light brown, with the
obverse field somewhat reflective. Struck on an oversize Bolton & Watt planchet. A magnificent
cent.
Ex R E. Naftzger; previously from Robert Shalowitz; J.A. Bobbe; Del Bland; W.C. Blaisdell; Homer K. Down-
ing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1777, plated); Henry Hines.
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THE CENTS OF 1797
Lot No. 138
138 1797 Sheldon 137. Wide date, 97 Close; Sprawled ribbon ends. Very Fine-30, but struck a bit off
center by injured and clogged dies. Much die flaking, random pattern of weak and strong areas (LI
and TY strong, BER nearly invisible, etc.) as often seen. Reddish-brown toning.
Ex C. Douglas Smith.
BORDERLINE CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 138
139 1797 Sheldon 138. R Touches, and 7 touches. Swelling at upper right reverse. About Uncircu-
lated-55. Medium brown and deep olive toning. Die breaks before the face and around TESO on
reverse. A strong and attractive coin, with nice surfaces.
Ex Bareford Collection; Hillyer Ryder (New Netherlands, September 26, 1953, lot 255).
SECOND FINEST KNOWN SHELDON 139
140 1797 Sheldon 139. R Touches, 7 does not. Mint State-65. Heavy die crack at left. From the
New Netherlands/Seaby 1973 Sale, catalogued as "Late die state. Double profile under nose
and chin. Mint State-65. Steel, olive, and pink iridescence. A sharp strike and well centered.
The surfaces are not as flawless as the preceding lot, but still a Gem cent.” (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex R.E. Naftzger (New NetherlandsISeaby, November 14, 1973, lot 455); Louis Helfenstein Sale (Lester
Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 13); Emanuel Taylor; Elliot Landau (New Netherlands 52nd Sale, December
13, 1958, lot 115); Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands 38th Sale, August 16, 1952, lot 1760); Henry C.
Hines; Adler; Major William B. Wetmore.
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THE CENTS OF 1797
141 1797 Sheldon 140. Imperfect T, Swelling at bust point; Fraction bar to right ribbon. Extremely
Fine-40, double profile. Light brown toning with some mint red on the reverse. A lustrous speci-
men.
Ex Bowers & Merena Sale, June 23, 1986, lot 2763.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 141
142 1797 Sheldon 141 (R-5). Knobless 9; Fraction bar to right ribbon, stem points to C. Extremely
Fine-40 or a bit better, light porosity and a small edge nick. Deep brownish-black toning. Full
About Uncirculated detail. One of the finest known specimens of this variety.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; Jack Beymer; R. Gross.
143
143 1797 Sheldon 141 (R-5). Another. From Superior’s R.S. Brown Sale, described as "Fine-15, sharpness
of About Uncirculated-50, mostly an even light brown color, but the surfaces are moderately porous
with some areas of pitting roughness on either side, notably behind the ribbons, around the date
area, and throughout the upper reverse. A tragedy, as this would otherwise have ranked as the
finest known, if only the surfaces were perfect.”
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 202); W.E. Johnson (Bower & Ruddy
Sale, May 19, 1972, lot 410).
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THE CENTS OF 1797 & 1798
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 143
No.
144 1797 Sheldon 143 (High R-5). 7 Imbedded in drapery; Stemless wreath. Extremely Fine-40.
Light brown, with touches of olive. A small edge nick below 9. A well balanced coin with generally
glossy surfaces. The only light brown specimen known to us. Second finest known of the variety.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; Dorothy I. Paschal; Dr. Sheldon; David Proskey; Henry C. Hines.
THE CENTS OF 1798
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 145
No. 145
145 1798 Sheldon 145, Clapp 2. Large close date; Fraction bar to right ribbon. Extremely Fine-45,
some old circulation marks, including a nick below the chin. Light brown, with blue overtones,
some lustre.
Ex Bareford; previously from our Joseph Sawicki Sale (February 27, 1954, lot 598).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 146
146 1798 Sheldon 146, Clapp 3 (High R-5). Island at left lower corner of E. Fine-15. Dark olive and
gray with surface porosity, but good detail. Early die state, obverse not lapped. Tied for sixth finest
known.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; previously from Dr. Sheldon; Newcomb Collection, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, February 7,
1945, lot 182).
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THE CENTS OF 1798
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 147
Lot No. 147
147 1798 Sheldon 147, Clapp 5 (High R-5). Fraction skewed to the right. Very Fine-25, the details of
high Extremely Fine sharpness, but the surfaces somewhat rough. Light brown toning, deepening
in a few areas around the devices. Latest state of the obverse die. Fifth finest known.
Ex Denis W. Loring; Dorothy Paschal; Dr. Sheldon; Warfield Sale (Associated Coin Auctions, October 28,
1955, lot 260).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 151
148 1798 Sheldon 151, Clapp 9 (R-4). Close overdate; Short fraction bar. Very Fine-30 or better.
From our Anderson Dupont Sale, there described as "A most desirable example of the second rarest
overdate. Off center as nearly always. This variety is always struck flatly on both obverse and
reverse. Advanced state of die breaks. Seldom seen in fine condition. Medium olive and brown.”
Fourth finest known.
Ex Bareford; Anderson Dupont Sale (Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 190).
BORDERLINE CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 152
No.
149 1798 Sheldon 152, Clapp 10. Wider overdate; E in AMERICA first punched inverted, then
corrected. Very Fine-35, faint hairline scratches on the obverse, including three on the face,
nearly invisible without a glass. Light golden brown, with some sea-green overtones. Sharpness o
Extremely Fine. Just outside the Condition Census.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, dr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 217); from Denis Loring (1982).
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THE CENTS OF 1798
Lot No. 150
150 1798 Sheldon 161, Clapp 21. Leaning 7, Advanced Cracks, Lump on right side of O. About
Uncirculated-50, some faint hairlines, and the reverse slightly off center. Medium brown, with
light iridescence. A sharply struck and attractive specimen, just outside the Condition Census.
From Robert Shalowitz; previously from Sheldon Freed; McGuigan; Newcomb; T. Gaskill.
Lot No.
151
151 1798 Sheldon 164, Clapp 24 (High R-4). Die sinking at date. Very Fine-35. From the Downing
Sale, where it was described as "A beautiful example of a highly underrated cent. Well struck, with
a pleasing brown surface. The only noticeable defect is a minute nick to the left of the hair ribbon.
The piece at hand is one of the finest known specimens.”
Ex Bareford Collection; Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1813).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 165
Lot No. 152
152 1798 Sheldon 165, Clapp 25 (R-4). Whisker variety. Large date. Very Fine-25, with the sharpness
of an Extremely Fine-40, but some faint scratches and reverse porosity. Deep red-brown with
remains of fading olive.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; Tom Reynolds; Philip Van Cleave (Kagin’s, January 30, 1986, lot 4185).
Lot No. 153
153 1798 Sheldon 166, Clapp 26. Whisker variety; Arc crack E to final O. Very Fine-25 or a bit
better, a faint scratch on the reverse. Handsome deep red-brown toning.
Ex Bareford Collection; Stack’s Sale (October 20, 1982, lot 628).
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THE CENTS OF 1798
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 167
Lot
No. 154
154 1798 Sheldon 167, Clapp 27. Whisker variety, Crack through 8. A bit finer than Mint
State-60. A small deep red spot at right obverse, which serves as positive identification of it
as the Clapp plate coin and the Sheldon plate coin. Beautiful reddish-tan toning faded
from full mint color, the devices deepening toward brown. An outstanding appearance, and
outstanding pedigree. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford Collection; from James Kelly’s Sale of November 29, 1947, lot 930; Newcomb Collection,
Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 233); Henry C. Miller Sale (Thomas Elder, April 13, 1917,
lot 758).
Lot No. 155
155 1798 Sheldon 168, Clapp 28. 8 High and left; Cracks around outer reverse legend. Style 2 hair.
Very Fine-20, minor nicks and pinpoint marks. Mottled deep brown and dark red toning, surfaces
somewhat glossy.
Ex Jack Beymer.
Lot No. 156
156 1798 Sheldon 170, Clapp 30 (Low R-4). Date curved. Well spaced; Short fraction bar. Very
Fine-35, perfect dies, without the obverse arc crack. Light chocolate brown, with some deepening in
places; glossy surfaces. A pleasing example, tied with several others in the lower half of the
Condition Census.
Ex our session of Auction ’85, lot 1528; previously from Russell Wyatt.
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the cents of 1798
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 172
Lot No. 157
157 1798 Sheldon 172, Clapp 32. Die injury over Y and right, Recut 7. About Uncirculated-55. Mint
State sharpness, but a nick on the forehead and a concealed scrape in the hair. Nice medium
brown, with fading mint red outlining the legends and devices in several places.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously from Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines; David Proskey.
Lot No. 158
158 1798 Sheldon 172, Clapp 32. Another. Fine-15, with some areas of Very Fine sharpness. Deep olive-
green toning with the devices gray. Long rim break from 7, and a massive one over ICA on reverse.
Tiny planchet clip below the bust.
Ex. C. Douglas Smith; from Frank Katen on July 8, 1949.
VERY RARE SHELDON 173 WITH PERFECT OBVERSE
Lot No. 159
159 1798 Sheldon 173, Clapp 33. Straight compact date; Rim break over RTY (usually). Very Fine-
30, some nicks in the right obverse field. Light brown and tan with some lavender iridescence.
Reverse rotated 120 degrees clockwise. No trace of the break on the rim over RTY, very rare in this
early state.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; C. Douglas Smith; Harmer-Rooke "Gemini” Sale (September 30, 1980, lot 54).
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THE CENTS OF 1798
No.
160 1798 Sheldon 173, Clapp 33. Another. Very Fine-35, with the usual rim break over RTY. Deep red-
brown with some nicks, and corrosion at upper reverse. Probably cleaned long ago and recolored.
Reverse rotated about 45 degrees counter-clockwise.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 245); Stack’s sale, October 20, 1982, lot
629; S.S. Forrest, Jr. Sale (Stack’s, September 15, 1972, lot 664).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 174
161 1798 Sheldon 174, Clapp 34. Projection at top of 1; Very short fraction bar. About Uncirculat-
ed-55, a thin scratch on the reverse, and a nick on the chin (neither serious). Deep olive-green and
tan toning. Nice strong strike, with just a hint of friction on the head. A pretty coin.
Ex Bareford Collection; earlier from the Charles M. Williams Collection (Numismatic Gallery, November 14,
1950, lot 152a).
RARE PERFECT OBVERSE SHELDON 176
No.
162 1798 Sheldon 176, Clapp 36 (Low R-5). Vertical crack in right field (usually). Very Fine-20.
Would be higher but for some reverse porosity, mostly near the rim. Light brown with a few deeper
areas. Free of the normally seen vertical die break, very rare thus.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; privately from R & J Rare Coin Gallery in Bloomingdale, Illinois.
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THE CENTS OF 1798
Lot No. 163
163 1798 Sheldon 179, Clapp 39. The high 98. Extremely Fine-45 or a touch better. Small bulge in
obverse field at eight o’clock. A few small marks. Olive steel and walnut toning, generally glossy
surfaces. E in AMERICA first punched in inverted, then corrected. Unlisted small rim breaks on
reverse over S-0, F, M.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; earlier from the Harry Prock-William Fenn Sale (Stack’s, April 21, 1977, lot 1021).
Lot No. 164
164 1798 Sheldon 181, Clapp 41 (R-4). Horizontal crack in left field, with other cracks; High
numerator. Very Fine-35. Deep brown and olive toning; some light iridescent overtones. A sharp-
ly struck coin, very nice and highly desirable. Reverse rotated nearly 40 degrees counter-clockwise.
Earliest obverse die state in this marriage.
From C. Douglas Smith; ex Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1835).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 182
Lot No. 165
165 1798 Sheldon 182, Clapp 42 (R-5). Die cut across A from right ribbon. Very Fine-35, close to
Extremely Fine-45, but some porosity, and may have been lightly cleaned and recolored in the
past. Traces of light red around the devices, fading to light brown in the field.
Ex Bareford Collection; from Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin) in 1956.
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THE CENTS OF 1798
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 183
Lot No. 166
166 1798 Sheldon 183, Clapp 43 (R-6). Peaked HWH, Die cut across A from right rihhon. Very
Fine-30 in terms of wear, a pair of thin scratches on the reverse through tops of CENT and
vertically from bow through E, O, and to leaves. Light brown toning, some iridescence on both
sides. A famous rarity.
From Robinson S. Brown, Jr. (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 256); previously Darwin Palmer; Dr. Sheldon;
C. Douglas Smith; Lester Merkin; Henry A. Sternberg; Dr. George P. French.
Lot No.
167
167 1798 Sheldon 184, Clapp 44. Low 9, Die cut across A from right ribbon. Extremely Fine-45.
Light brown, with blue steel overtones and nice lustre. Light multiple die clashing on the reverse.
Rare early state of the obverse die, with the "spray of flowers” from the 7 just beginning, the
second earliest state of the die seen. Lovely surfaces, a very desirable specimen.
From R.E. Naftzger, via Denis W. Loring.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 186
168 1798 Sheldon 186, Clapp 46. Arc crack from rim through left top of T, Arc crack M to final O.
Very Fine-35. Deep olive brown and olive. The breaks in intermediate state. Nice surfaces. A well
balanced coin, with traces of fading red on both sides.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 261); previously from Dorothy Paschal
via Ray Chatham; C. Douglas Smith; Thomas E. Werner; B. Max Mehl Sale (May 23, 1950, lot 2335); Sternberg,
Dr. George P. French (B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 194).
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169 1798 Sheldon 186, Clapp 46. Arc crack from rim through left top of T, Arc crack, M to final O.
Another. Very Good-8, sharpness of a 12 coin, but surfaces somewhat porous. Deep greenish-black
toning. Early die state, the obverse break only reaching to opposite eye and the supplementary
reverse breaks very faint or absent.
Ex C. Douglas Smith.
HIGH GRADE SHELDON 187
Lot No. 170
170 1798 Sheldon 187, Clapp 47. Arc crack rim through left top of T, Additional cracks. About
Uncirculated-55. Medium to deep reddish-brown, with lustrous surfaces. Just a touch of friction on
the hair from Mint State. Obverse die breaks sharp. A really nice cent, with a die cud on the
obverse rim at right.
Ex Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953.
Lot No.
171 1798 Sheldon 187, Clapp 47. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Medium brown toning, with touches
of red around the reverse legends. Die cracks in a somewhat earlier state than the last specimen.
There is a bit of granularity at the top left obverse, but the surfaces are otherwise excellent, and
show considerable lustre.
Ex Anthony J. Terranoua.
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THE CENTS OF 1799
THE FAMOUS
HALL-BRAND-PIERCE-BARNHART SPECIMEN OF
SHELDON 188
172 1799/8 Sheldon 188, Clapp 1 (R-4). LIBERTY far left, Outside leaves opposite T overlap
wreath stem. Very Fine-35. The obverse details of at least Extremely Fine sharpness, the
reverse with light granularity and a shallow scrape on the right ribbon end. There is a small
edge nick between the date and the bust tip. As it was phrased in the Sloss Sale, "there has
been an attempt to remove a flaw at the base of the neck.” The underlying metal color is
visible there as a result; the surfaces otherwise are deep greenish black, the obverse glossy.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Perhaps the most famous specimen of this famous variety. Originally in the collection of Dr. Thomas
Hall, the collection sold intact to Virgil Brand; bought by James Kelly in 1939 from B.G. Johnson (who
was handling many coins from the Brand estate at that time). Sold by Kelly to C. David Pierce in 1940; in
the Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin) November 25, 1944 sale of Pierce’s collection, purchased there by
Barnhart. Sold by Barnhart to James Kelly in 1948; Kelly claimed to have sold it to a "southern collector’’
who consigned it to him for sale in Kelly’s 1950 ANA Sale (August 26, 1950, lot 1019, plated). F.C.C.
Boyd purchased it, later consigning it to New Netherlands’ 50th Sale (December 6, 1957, lot 1120, plated),
from which it passed to R.E. Naftzyer. It next appeared in the James (). Sloss Sale by Abe Kosoff (October
21, 1959, lot 48, plated), and again in the Schwartz Collection Sale by Kosoff (October 11, 1961, lot 217,
plated), from which it passed to Dr. Katz, and then to Andy Haiti, who consigned it to the 1980 ANA Sale
(Steve Ivy, August 18, 1980, lot 950, plated). Jack Beymer bought it, sold it to C. Douglas Smith in 1981,
and Smith sold it to Halpern.
■ t highly desirable .specimen, not only for its pedigree, but for its sharpness of detail and its complete
denticles.
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1799 SHELDON 189 WITH BROKEN OBVERSE DIE
FIRST PUBLIC SALE
Lot No. 173
173 1799 Sheldon 189, Clapp 2. Perfect, close date. Straight die break across obverse from rim about
eight o’clock through hair, shoulder, to bust tip and then right rim. Very Fine-20, nearly of Very
Fine-30 sharpness, but with evidence of smoothing on the cheek and breast, where some misguided
owner attempted to remove the die break. Deep brown toning, the obverse somewhat glossy, the
reverse with light granularity. To the best of our knowledge, this is still the only specimen known
with the obverse break. It is the Sheldon plate coin, discussed in Penny Whimsy and graded by
him there as "About Very Fine-30.’’
The coin is first known to have been in Newcomb’s collection, traded privately by him to Dr. Sheldon. Sheldon
traded it privately in 1969 to Dorothy Paschal. In 1977 it passed privately to R.E. Naftzger by way of Ray
Chatham. Halpern obtained it from Naftzger in private trade. As far as we know, this is the first time the coin
has ever been offered at public auction.
THE CENTS OF 1800
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 190
174 1800/79 Sheldon 190, Clapp-Newcomb 1. Overdate with missing curl; Left side final A
double cut. Mint State-60 -t-, a faint hairline down left obverse field. Beautiful light walnut
and olive toning, with a small gold patch at central reverse and traces of original mint red in
protected areas of the obverse. Full cartwheel lustre. A really lovely coin. Tied with the ANS
coin for .second finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
From R.E. Naftzger; previously from Dr. Sheldon; C D. Pierce Sale (1944).
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THE CENTS OF 1800
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 192
175 1800/79 Sheldon 192, Clapp-Newcomb 3. Compact overdate, both points of 7 show; Long
fraction bar slanting down to right. About Uncirculated-55, a few faint obverse marks.
There is a small nick below N of ONE and another just above N in CENT, serving as
identifiers of the reverse as the Sheldon Plate Coin. Unlisted die break from high point of
shoulder across drapery to junction of two lowest curls helow ear, thence into hair. A beauti-
ful light brown color with full mint frost. Second finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex RE. Naftzger; previously from Dr. Sheldon; Carl Wurtzbach in 1948; T. James Clarke; Virgil Brand
hoard.
BORDERLINE CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 194
176 1800/79 Sheldon 194, Clapp-Newcomb 5. Compact overdate, only left top of 7 shows; Rim
break under fraction. About Uncirculated-55, just a whisper from Mint State. Deep red-
gold with small patches of brown, which identify the reverse as the Sheldon Plate Coin. All
die breaks well developed, die clashing clear at top obverse and under the fraction. Lovely
mint lustre. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously from the Charles M. Williams Collection (Numismatic Gallery, November 14,
1950, lot 165).
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THE CENTS OF 1800
177 1800/79 Sheldon 196, Clapp-Newcomb 7. Wide overdate, last 0 high; second inside pair on
right stemless. Extremely Fine-40, a small rim nick above M on reverse. Medium brown, with
patches of deep red. Fairly smooth surfaces with nice lustre.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; from EAC Auction, March 13, 1982, lot 252; previously from the 1977 ANA Sale (Kagin’s,
August 23, 1977, lot 294).
BEAUTIFUL SHELDON 197
178 1800 Sheldon 197, Clapp-Newcomb 10. The famous ”Q” variety with a strong die break
through the first 0 in the date. About Uncirculated-55, a small edge bruise left of LIBER-
TY. Lovely "autumn leaves” iridescent toning with traces of mint red in the reverse legend
and at the upper left obverse. Well developed die breaks, nicely frosted surfaces. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 280); previously from C. Doug-
las Smith; Garry Fitzgerald; from England.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 199
Lot No. 179
179 1800 Sheldon 199, Clapp-Newcomb 12 (R-4). Thin unfinished ciphers; crack across left top of
D to rim. Extremely Fine-40 where fully struck up; very late die state, with left reverse heavily
buckled and the hair and fillet on the obverse consequently quite weak. Scattered small nicks.
Surfaces generally'-glossy.
Ex Phil Ralls; previously from Tom Morley; R.T. Grove.
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THE CENTS OF 1800
180 1800 Sheldon 202, Clapp-Newcomb 15 (High R-4). Thin unfinished ciphers, heavy break be-
hind curls; bust incused at OF A, Very Fine-25, medium brown with some highlighting. Very
late die state, ST Vs gone, ATE 90% gone, obverse bulge eliminating most of 1 in the date. Upper
head, drapery, and most of reverse legend show the true sharpness of the strike.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; from Gordon Wrubel in 1978.
181 1800 Sheldon 205, Clapp-Newcomb 18 (R-4). Wide date. Period before neck. Blank lower curl. Very
Fine-20, a small dig behind head. Deep brown with highlighted devices. A horizontal crack from
lower curls to left rim.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 207
182 1800 Sheldon 207, Clapp-Newcomb 20 (Low R-4). No horizontal crack on obverse; Rim break
under fraction. A bit finer than Extremely Fine-40, a few small nicks on the neck. Medium
brown and olive, a few deeper areas and a small dark spot at the foot of the final A. An attractive
specimen, among the best known examples.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; Bowers & Merena Sale (September 9, 1985, lot 1862).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 208
Lot No.
183 1800 Sheldon 208, Clapp-Newcomb 21. Break over TY and right, 1 almost touching curl. Very
Fine-25, of Extremely Fine sharpness, but pinscratches on the face, and some porosity on the lower
reverse. Deep red-brown obverse, the reverse light brown and olive. Early die state, obverse rea
only from middle of T to right side of Y. A rather nice overall appearance, since the scratches are
nearly invisible without a glass.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; from Gallo in late 1960.
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THE CENTS OF 1800
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 208
184 1800 Sheldon 208, Clapp-Newcomb 21. Another. Very Fine-20 or a bit better, nearly of Extreme-
ly Fine sharpness, but dark toning and somewhat porous surfaces. Late die state, obverse break
from left of T to opposite chin.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; earlier from W.R.T. Smith; Jack Beymer; Del Bland; Robert Shalowitz; Denis W. Boring;
John Adams; Ray Chatham; Dorothy Paschal; Dr. Sheldon; Henderson; Henry Hines; David Proskey.
VERY RARE SHELDON 210
185 1800 Sheldon 210, Clapp-Newcomb 23 (R-6). The Comma variety, die chipped between BE.
Fine-12, on a poorly prepared planchet, and struck from skewed dies, so that the lower left obverse
and upper left reverse are both weak and rough, as made. Obverse die breaks sharp, large rim cud
above AME protecting some original mint red. Reddish-brown toning, with some overtones of blue.
A famous rarity in an even rarer die state.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; earlier from Denis Boring; H.T. Ward; the 1967 ANA Sale (Paramount, August 8, 1967, lot
240); the 1964 Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association Convention Sale (Robert Burggraff, August, 1964, lot
6).
No.
186 1800 Sheldon 211, Clapp-Newcomb 24. Crack from L to hair, swollen areas on the obverse.
Late state of the obverse die, several swellings on that side as well as a couple of die breaks. Very
Fine-25. Deep brown fields, with lighter devices. Some minor porosity.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; previously from W.E. Johnson in March, 1967.
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THE CENTS OF 1801
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 213
No.
187 1801 Sheldon 213, Newcomb 1. Four wavy cracks before the face. Extremely Fine-45, the
reverse even closer to Mint State. A couple of small face nicks. Even medium brown toning, satiny
surfaces. The breaks on both sides well developed. A very nice example, in the upper half of the
Condition Census.
Ex Bareford; previously from the Hillyer Ryder Collection (New Netherlands, September 26, 1953, lot 277).
No.
188
188 1801 Sheldon 214, Newcomb 2 (R-4). Moderately spaced date, first 1 pointed; left stand of Y
defective. Extremely Fine-45, slightly off center, and a few small edge nicks. Mottled medium
brown and olive. Early die state, with the break at RTY still faint. Pleasing overall appearance.
Ex Bareford; previously from the Charles M. Williams Sale (Numismatic Gallery, November 14, 1950, lot 179);
Oscar J. Pearl Collection (Numismatic Gallery, January 22, 1944, lot 161, plated).
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 215
189 1801 Sheldon 21.5, Newcomb 3 (R-5). Very close date, first 1 pointed; perfect Y, injured
reverse. Mint State-63. A good deal of mint red on the obverse surrounding the devices,
fading gradually in the fields; the reverse light red-brown, with some iridescence Very nice
surfaces. From the rare perfect obverse die, with no breaks at left. Reverse with no incuse
bust at SOF and no breaks in that area. Die clashed at lower obverse and upper reverse. A
beauty. (SEE COLOR IN., ATE)
Ex C. Douplas Sm.ith; from Tom Matthews; Joseph Lepczyk Auction (July 27, 1984, lot 58).
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CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 216
190 1801 Sheldon 216, Newcomb 8. Blunt first 1; perfect fraction, close denominator. Mint
State-60 or a bit better. Light brown and tan obverse, the reverse with fading mint red.
Early die state, only the tops of LIBERTY have been affected. Glossy surfaces, a lovely
specimen. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
From Bertram Cohen; ex R.E. Naftzger; Louis Helfenstein Sale (Lester Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 19);
Newcomb Collection, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, February 7, 1945, lot 324); Henry C. Hines; George H. Earle
Sale (Henry Chapman, June 25, 1912, lot 3421, plated); The Newcomb plate coin (obverse and reverse);
the reverse is the Sheldon plate coin.
CONDITION CENSUS "TRIPLE ERROR” SHELDON 219
191 1801 Sheldon 219, Newcomb 6. First 1 pointed; Three Errors reverse. Mint State-60, a
faint scratch in the right obverse field. Light brown and olive, fading mint red around the
lowest curls. Light blue overtones, full lustre. Well struck. One of the finest known examples
of this popular variety. Small "B” Die State inked on right reverse. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously in the Charles M. Williams Sale (Numismatic Gallery, November 14, 1950, lot
181); Harlan P. Smith Sale (S.H. & H. Chapman, May 8, 1906, lot 1097, plated); privately from the
Chapmans in May, 1904.
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THE CENTS OF 1801
A PAIR OF CONDITION CENSUS 1801 CENTS
192 1801 Sheldon 220, Newcomb 7. First 1 pointed; fraction 1/000. Very Fine-35. Mottled deep brown
and reddish obverse, the reverse lighter. Minor pinpoint marks, the surfaces generally quite nice.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 325); previously from Lester Merkin in
1971; C. Douglas Smith; George J. Bauer’s 27th Mail Bid Sale (April 2, 1949).
No.
No. 193
193 1801 Sheldon 221, Newcomb 9. The corrected fraction. About Uncirculated-50. Dark brown and
deep red toning, the reverse lighter, with more red. A small nick above the ribbon, the surfaces
otherwise excellent. An extremely scarce variety in the top grades, almost never available.
Ex Robinson S. Brown Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 326); previously from Lester Merkin in 1971; C.
Douglas Smith; Charles R. Matthewson; Dr. Sheldon.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 222
194 1801 Sheldon 222, Newcomb 10. Blunt I’s; fraction bar too far left. Mint ®
better. Lovely rainbow iridescent toning over full mint frost. Somewhat soft strike on t
face and bust, and matching wreath areas, as often for this variety. Second finest knoiin. A
very handsome cent. (SEE COLOR ELATE)
From Oenm Lormg: Her, Cohen; Myles Z. Gerson; W.R T. SmUh. C. Douglas SrnUh:
C.D. Smith; RARCOA; R E. Naftzger (New Netherlands Coin Co ’ v,
Picker; Louis Ilelfenstein (Lester Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 21);
May 8, 1959); Newcomb Collection, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau, ^ ebruary 7 1945 lot ^9), O ’mber
Henry W. Beckwith (S.H. Chapman, April 27, 1923, lot 25); James B. Wilson Sale (Thomas Elder, October
5, 1908, lot 1009); C.E. Erothingham Sale (H.G. Sampson, May 29, 1883, lot 77).
No.
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UNIQUE SHELDON 222 WITH REVERSE RIM CUD
Lot No. 195
195 1801 Sheldon 222, Newcomb 10. Another. Fine-15. Medium brown, with obverse rim nicks and
gouges at left reverse. A large rim cud over UNITE, touching NIT, the only specimen known of this
state. Described on page 340 of Penny Whimsy.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; previously from Alfred Bonard by way of Charles French; C. Douglas Smith.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 223
196 1801 Sheldon 223, Newcomb 11. Blunt I’s; fraction 1/000, elongated left stem. About
Uncirculated-55. Handsome red-gold toning, nice smooth surfaces, with a small deeper ton-
ing area at upper right reverse. Minimal marks. One of the finest surviving specimens. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously from New Netherlands privately on June 10, 1952; Virgil Brand; Hall-Wurtz-
bach lot 1464.
No. 197
197 1801 Sheldon 223, Newcomb 11. Another. Very Fine-25. Deep black and brown toning. The plan-
chet somewhat porous, but the hair detail fully Extremely Fine in sharpness. Very late die state,
rim breaks and cuds over B, RT, and at the bust point.
Ex R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; previously from the 1979 EAC Sale, lot 115; W.R.T. Smith; C. Douglas Smith; Anderson
Dupont (Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 339).
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THE CENTS OF 1801
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 224
Lot No. 198
198 1801 Sheldon 224, Newcomb 12. Blunt I’s; denominator 1 00. About Uncirculated-55, a
few microscopic marks. Mottled red brown, with traces of original mint color outlining the
obverse devices as well as in STATES OF. A lustrous specimen, with nice surfaces. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously from New Netherlands privately on June 10, 1952; Virgil Brand; Wurtzbach-
Hall lot 1466; R.B. Winsor Sale (S.H. Chapman, February 16, 1895, lot 869, plated).
Lot No. 199
199 1801 Sheldon 224, Newcomb 12. Another. Very Fine-20. Deep greenish-brown with somewhat
highlighted devices. Late die state, large rim cud over AME on reverse.
Ex R E. Naftzger; 1979 EAC Sale, lot 116; W.R.T. Smith; C. Douglas Smith; James O. Sloss Sale (Abe Kosoff,
October 21, 1959, lot 60).
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THE CENTS OF 1802
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 225
200 1802 Sheldon 225, Newcomb 1. 1 Touches hair, incused denticles right of date; engraver’s
scratch at fraction bar. Mint State-60 or better, from the Helfenstein Sale, cataloged there
as "Bluish olive Uncirculated with iridescent overtones of lighter hue, delicately blended with
faded mint color. Unusually smooth planchet for the variety, which generally comes rough;
virtually flawless surfaces; better struck than the Penny Whimsy plate coin (reverse) or the
Dupont piece. Undoubtedly a first and possibly a specimen strike and very rare in the upper
condition levels. Shows clearly five impressed lines of denticles, not blurred.” The color has
mellowed a bit further since that 1964 sale, but it is still an exceptional cent. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex C. Douglas Smith; previously from J.A. Bobbe; G.F. Fitzgerald; Louis Helfenstein Sale (Lester Mer-
kin, August 14, 1964, lot 24); C D. Smith; Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot
1894); Henry C. Hines.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 226
Lot No. 201
201 1802 Sheldon 226, Newcomb 2. 1 Touches hair, break below 802; lowest inside pair on
right stemless. Mint State-60. Light brown and olive with some deeper brown spots. Lus-
trous, with nice smooth fields, pale blue overtones. Tied for third finest known. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex R.E. Naftzger; Philip Van Cleave (Kagin’s, January 30, 1982, lot 4222); Ed Hipps; Phil Ralls; Denis
Loring; Thomas E. Werner; Dennis Forgue; RARCOA; New Netherlands Sale (November 14, 1973, lot
541); R.E. Naftzger; Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines; J.R. Harding Sale (Thomas Elder, May 25, 1927, lot
2955).
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THE CENTS OF 1802
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON NC-1
No.
202 1802 Sheldon NC-1, Newcomb 3 (High R-5). Crack from B across hair and ear. Very Fine-20,
some small nicks. Deep brown fields, highlighted devices. The break clear. Pleasing overall appear-
ance, a nice example of this rarity.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; previously from W.R.T. Smith; Ray Chatham; Dr. Sheldon; Denis Coring; W.C. Blais-
dell; Del Bland; John Schreuder.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 227
203 1802 Sheldon 227, Newcomb 4. R Sits atop highest hair wave. About Uncirculated-50, a field
nick back of the head, and a thin scratch below ONE. Light brown with lustre and iridescent
overtones.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; previously from R. Green; probably ex Charles Green, possibly a Brand coin.
204 1802 Sheldon 228, Newcomb 6. Fraction 1/000. Extremely Fine-40, light marks on the obverse.
Even deep brown, some lustre in the protected areas.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 337); Del Bland; Willard C. Blaisdell
(1956); Bruno Crossfield.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 229
Lot No. 205
205 1802 Sheldon 229, Newcomb 5 (Low R-4). 8 Low, leaning right; Arc crack B to Y (usually),
lowest inside pair on right stemless. Extremely Fine-45, light marks and a couple of small
reverse rim bruises. Medium brown and olive, the reverse with deep red-brown as well. Light
iridescence, surfaces rather nice. No arc crack.
Ex R.E. Naflzger; previously in the Freeman Collection Sale (Kreisberg & Schulman, May 23, 1958, lot 1147).
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CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 230
Lot No. 206
206 1802 Sheldon 230, Newcomb 8. 1 Distant from hair and curl; cracks through MER (usually).
About Uncirculated-55, minor reeding marks behind fillet. Handsome golden-tan and brown fad-
ed from original mint color, substantial amount of lustre. Very early die state, only one short
reverse crack, none on the obverse. Tied for third finest known.
Ex Bareford; earlier from a Wayte Raymond Sale (February 18, 1947, lot 89).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 231
207 1802 Sheldon 231, Newcomb 9. Stemless wreath without double fraction bar. About Uncircu-
lated-55, a couple of tiny nicks on the head. Lovely light brown and golden toning, with hints of
faded red, glossy surfaces. Well struck. A very desirable specimen of the early die state.
Ex Joseph Sawicki Collection (Stack’s, February 7, 1954, lot 605a, where plated).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 232
Lot No. 208
208 1802 Sheldon 232, Newcomb 10. T Cut over Y, denticles between wreath and AMERICA.
Mint State-60. Light brown, with pale blue overtones, mint red above the head and around
the reverse legends. Lovely surfaces, full mint frost. A beautiful cent. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; earlier from the Homer K. Downing Collection (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot
1906).
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Lot No. 209
209 1802 Sheldon 232, Newcomb 10. Another. Very Fine-35, the sharpness of a higher grade, but the
even deep brown surfaces are slightly porous, and there is a scratch ending in a shallow rim cut on
the reverse.
Ex Robinson S. Brown Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 342); previously from W.E. Johnson in 1971.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 233
Lot No. 210
210 1802 Sheldon 233, Newcomb 11. T Cut over Y, no incused denticles on the reverse. Extremely
Fine-40, a couple of pinpoint nicks in the right obverse field, and a hairline scratch on the shoul-
der. Deep red-mahogany toning, glossy surfaces.
Ex Bareford; from Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin), December, 1956.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 234
Lot No. 211
211 1802 Sheldon 2.34, Newcomb 12 (High R-4). The injured LIBERTY, rim break over .8. Mint
State-63, a virtually flawless and beautifully struck specimen, with full mint lustre. The
obverse is pale reddish-brown and gold, with original mint red in the date; the reverse is
mostly mint red. Excellent surfaces, very close to Mint State-65. A magnificent coin, only
one better in collectors’ hands. (SEE COLOR RlwXTE)
Ex C. Douglas Smith; previously in Superior’s session of Auction ’81, lot 520; Allen Harriman, Mike
Graham; from Switzerland in 1976.
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VERY RARE SHELDON 234 WITHOUT BREAK OVER B
Lot No. 212
212 1802 Sheldon 234, Newcomb 12 (High R-4). Another. Very Fine-25. Sharpness of a 40 on the
obverse, but light scratches on the bust and face. Handsome medium brown and olive toning. Some
minor porosity on the reverse, but the obverse field quite clean. One of only a handful known
without the break over B.
Ex Bareford; previously from New Netherlands’ 50th Sale (December 6, 1957, lot 1193); Thomas Gaskill; Dr.
Sheldon.
Lot No. 213
213 1802 Sheldon 235, Newcomb 13 (R-4). Injured at RTY, four berries right. Extremely Fine-45,
even a bit better. A thin cheek scratch and a couple of small field marks. Golden-brown toning
faded from honey, reflective surfaces. A lovely cent.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; Denis Loring; ex Milton L. Ritter Collection (Mayflower, May 25, 1973, lot 87).
No. 214
214 1802 Sheldon 236, Newcomb 14. 02 Very close, 18 lean right; four berries right. Extremely
Fine-40. Light brown with light pastel iridescence on the reverse, some traces of fading mint color.
A couple of tiny field marks. Surfaces generally attractive.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; from Robert Friedberg in 1948.
Lot No. 215 Lot No. 216
215 1802 Sheldon 237, Newcomb 15. Widest date of the year; largest berries. About Uncirculated-
50, a small nick on the jaw. Reddish-brown, with touches of gold, some iridescence. A pleasing coin.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 353); ex Del Bland via Ray Chatham.
216 1802 Sheldon 237, Newcomb 15. Another. Extremely Fine-40, some old nicks, but good overall
appearance. Nicely mottled brown and tan toning, nice glossy surfaces.
Ex Jack Beymer.
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THE CENTS OF 1802
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 238
Lot No. 217
217 1802 Sheldon 238, Newcomb 16 (R-5). Widest date, LIBERTY injured; four berries right. Very
Fine-20. Light brown mixed with walnut and olive. Surfaces very clean for the grade. Top of I and
most of CA incuse before Liberty’s nose. Tied with several other 20-coins in the lower end of the
Condition Census.
Ex Philip Van Cleave Collection (Kagin’s, January 30, 1982, lot 5265).
VERY RARE SHELDON 239 WITH PERFECT OBVERSE DIE
Lot No. 218
218 1802 Sheldon 239, Newcomb 17. 1 Very close to hair and curl, prominent crack before face
(usually); four berries right. Extremely Fine-40, even porosity on both sides. Light greenish-
brown toning. Perfect obverse die, no breaks.
From C. Douglas Smith; previously in the Carl Wurtzbach Collection.
Lot No. 219
219 1802 Sheldon 240, Newcomb 18 (High R-4). Diagonal crack in the lower right field; four ber-
ries right. Very Fine-20. Once cleaned, some verdigris at lower left obverse. Reddish-brown ton-
ing, deeper on the reverse.
l.,ot No. 220
220 1802 Sheldon 241, Newcomb 19. 1 Practically touches hair; stemless wreath, double fraction
bar. About Uncirculated-50, a scratch on the neck, and several small pit-like field nicks. Olive
brown and fading mint red; satiny lustre. Die clashing at the right obverse rim.
Ex Bareford; from New Netherlands, June 10, 1952; earlier from the Virgil Brand holdings of Carl Wurtz-
bach’s Collection, which included this piece from the Dr. Hall Collection .
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[THE CENTS OF 1802 & 1803
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 242
Lot No. 221
221 1802 Sheldon 242, Newcomb 20. 1 Practically touches the hair; three stemless berries. From
our October, 1982 Sale, described there as "Extremely Fine-45. Rich mahogany and olive. Sharply
struck and really a beauty.”
Ex Bareford; Stack’s Sale, October 20, 1982, lot 645; S.S. Forrest, Jr. Sale (Stack’s, September 15, 1972, lot
569).
THE CENTS OF 1803
RARE SHELDON 243 IN FINAL DIE STATE
Lot No. 222
222 1803 Sheldon 243, Newcomb 1. Three errors reverse: stemless wreath, double fraction bar,
extra S below final S. Extremely Fine-40, some light porosity. Medium brown and golden. Sharp
details. Final obverse die state, with large rim break from TY to opposite end of nose.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; from Max Kaplan in 1950.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 244
Lot No. 223
223 1803 Sheldon 244, Newcomb 2 (R-4). Wide curved date with 3 in drapery, 1 distant from first
cipher. Extremely Fine-45, old hairlines in the left obverse field. Deep blackish-brown patina.
Great detail, the surfaces glossy.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; Jack Beymer; W.R.T. Smith; Dorothy Paschal; Ray Chatham; R.J. Shalowitz; Denis
Loring; Willard C. Blaisdell; Henry C. Hines; St. Louis Stamp & Coin Co. (Burdette Johnson).
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THE CENTS OF 1803
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 245
Lot No. 224
224 1803 Sheldon 245, Newcomb 3. Unicorn variety, wide curved date with 3 in drapery. Mint
State-65, possibly finest known. Magnificent soft light tan, pink, and pale red, with full
cartwheel lustre. Extremely well struck. Terminal reverse die state, triangular break over N
and large rim cud at RICA. Double profile. One of the most attractive cents of the year. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
Ex C. Douglas Smith (who owned it twice); variously (1970-1976) owned by J.A. Bobbe (twice), Robert
Shalowitz, etc.; originally from England.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 246
No. 225
225 1803 Sheldon 246, Newcomb 4 (R-4). The high numerator variety. Very Fine-35. Even gray-
brown toning, the obverse slightly brighter, some lustre on the reverse. The Newcomb plate coin
(obverse 4c). Uniform light porosity. A nice high grade example.
Ex R. Green of Chicago, January, 1950; previously from the Newcomb Collection, Part I (J.C. Morgenthau,
February 7 , 1945, lot 402).
226
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 247
No.
1803 Sheldon 247, Newcomb 5. The Mumps obverse; short fraction bar. Extremely Fine-45, a
few insignificant field marks. Medium to deep brown and olive, faded mint red on the right half of
the wreath. Glossy surfaces, the obverse field fairly lustrous under the toning.
Ex Bareford Collection; previously from Abe Kosoff.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
Lot No. 227
227 1803 Sheldon 248, Newcomb 6 (R-5). Mumps obverse; long fraction bar. Very Fine-30, a pair of
nicks on the neck, and a hairline on the right obverse. Nice mellow medium brown, with touches of
olive, the overall appearance quite nice. No die breaks on the reverse.
Ex Bareford; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. George P. French (1929 B. Max Mehl Fixed Price List, lot 335).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 249
Lot No. 228
228 1803 Sheldon 249, Newcomb 7. Mumps obverse; corrected fraction. About Uncirculated-55,
minor nicks on the left obverse, and faint hairlines. Somewhat subdued mint red, with the devices
fading toward brown. Nicely lustrous, a desirable example.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 367); previously from Denis Loring;
southwestern collector; Del Bland; M.Z. Gerson; R.E. Naftzger (New Netherlands, November 14, 1973, lot 565);
Frederick W. Geiss Collection (B. Max Mehl, February 18, 1947, lot 82).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 249
Lot No. 229
229 1803 Sheldon 249, Newcomb 7. Another. About Uncirculated-55, light nicks in the right obverse
field. Deep brown toning, light blue overtones, glossy surfaces. Traces of deepening red on both
sides. No obverse breaks; rim cud over ED on reverse.
Ex Bareford Collection; from Kolman on January 5, 1953; Rudolph Kohler; Arthur Fritz; Oscar J. Pearl
Collection (Numismatic Gallery, January 22, 1944, lot 178).
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In accordance with the terms of sale, each successful bidder also agrees to pay
a buyer’s charge of ten percent (10%) of the winning bid recognized by the auctioneer.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 250
230 1803 Sheldon 250, Newcomb 8. Farthest 1 and 3; medium fraction bar. Mint State-60,
with claims to a higher grade. A line on the breast, and small depressed areas behind the
head, due to die clogging. Light brown steel, with iridescent overtones. A handsome coin.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford Collection; from Kolman on January 5, 1953.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 251
231 1803 Sheldon 251, Newcomb 9. Farthest 1 and 3; short fraction bar. Mint State-63. Red-
dish tan with original color in the protected areas, some small patches fading into brown.
Excellent surfaces, a fully lustrous specimen. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bowers & Merena Sale, November 14, 1984, lot 2038.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
Lot No. 232
232 1803 Sheldon 252, Newcomb 10. 03 Close, moderately wide date, crack through bottom of date
(usually). Extremely Fine-40, the sharpness of Extremely Fine-45, but a small scuff left of the L,
and hairlines on the upper reverse. Reddish brown, clearly fading from original mint red.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 371); Dorothy Paschal; C. Douglas Smith;
Homer K. Downing (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1944).
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 253
Lot No. 233
233 1803 Sheldon 253, Newcomb 11. Close date, 3 touches drapery; "Period” after denomina-
tor. Mint State-63, a nick on the neck, and one in the right field. Light tan and softened
mint red, with touches of iridescence. Full mint frost, a small dark spot by NI on reverse. A
really pleasing coin, possibly finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex 1980 ANA Sale (Steve Ivy, August 18, 1980, lot 961); Andy Main; From, a 1977 Stack’s Fixed Price
List.
BEAUTIFUL SHELDON 254
Lot No. 234
234 1803 Sheldon 254, Newcomb 12. Wide date, 3 touches drapery; fraction bar too far right. Mint
State-63. The obverse largely mint red, fading slowly in places; the reverse pale tan, with sea-
green overtones and traces of red. Lovely surfaces.
Ex Garrett Collection, Part I (Bowers & Ruddy, November 28, 1979, lot 109); ex John Work Garrett; T.
Harrison Garrett; unknown source in the 1880’s.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
Lot No. 235
235 1803 Sheldon 254, Newcomb 12. Another. Mint State-60. Light reddish-brown with original color in
the protected areas. A few small discolorations, but generally nice surfaces, with mint frost.
Ex James G. Macallister; T. James Clarke Sale (Abe Kosoff, April 21, 1956, lot 94, plated).
236 1803 Sheldon 254, Newcomb 12. A third. Mint State-60, minor nicks on the face and field. Light
iridescent golden red obverse, with considerable original color; the reverse fading into brown from
original red. Smooth surfaces, the obverse somewhat reflective. No die breaks.
Ex Barefordj previously from New Netherlands on June 10, 1952, ex Brands holdings of the Wurtzbach
Collection, including the Dr. Thomas Hall Collection.
Lot No. 237
237 1803 Sheldon 255, Newcomb 13. 03 Close, very wide date; Fraction bar too far right. About
Uncirculated-55, small nick on the bust. Light red brown, obviously faded from mint color, several
areas retaining mellow red. Nice surfaces, pleasing mint frost.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 375).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 256
Lot No. 238
238 1803 Sheldon 2.56, Newcomb 14. 03 Close, 3 touches drapery; Fraction bar too fa**
About Uncirculated-.50, a hairline scratch in the right obverse field. Lovely natural light
brown with hints of faded red; a lustrous example. State 11 of the dies, the obverse brea very
faint, but complete.
Ex Denis Coring; previously owned by Gordon Wrubel; Charles French; C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Sheldon.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
No.
239 1803 Sheldon 256, Newcomb 14. Another. Very Fine-35, nearly 40. Immaculate chocolate brown
surfaces. Very nice overall appearance.
Ex Stack’s Sale, April 27, 1983, lot 1054; previously from our Charles H. Patten Sale (May 23, 1973, lot 35).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 257
Lot No. 240
240 1803 Sheldon 257, Newcomb 15. Close date; Large fraction, very short bar. Mint State-60, a
small nick on the chin. Golden brown and olive, a touch of sea-green on the reverse, and some
fading mint red in the hair. A frosty specimen with lovely surfaces and satiny lustre. Die state I:
no breaks on the reverse.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; previously from Denis Coring; ex 1982 ANA Sale (Steve Ivy, August 17, 1982, lot 1514);
Jack Beymer; Jerry Bobbe; M. Gerson; 1973 New Netherlands! Seaby Sale of the Naftzger duplicates, November
14, 1973, lot 575, as Mint State-60; T. James Clarke to Naftzger in 1954; originally in B. Max Mehl’s personal
date set.
BEAUTIFUL SHELDON 258
Lot No. 241
241 1803 Sheldon 258, Newcomb 16. Close date, arc crack in lower left field (usually); Large
Fraction, short bar. Mint State-63. Mint red blending with natural light brown, the obverse
slightly lighter than the reverse. Superb surfaces, full cartwheel lustre; very close to full Mint
State-65 condition. Die state III: the arc crack through 1 of the date, the curls, tip of the ribbon to
rim is complete but hair-thin. Light multiple die clashing marks, mostly on the reverse. A very
handsome cent.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
Lot No. 242
242 1803 Sheldon 258, Newcomb 16. Another. About Uncirculated-50, perhaps a shade better, but
weakly struck on the face and bust; a hairline scratch at lower left obverse. Medium reddish brown
and olive toning, smooth surfaces. The rare Perfect Dies, with no trace of the arc crack on the
obverse.
Ex Bareford; earlier from the 1947 ANA Sale of the Sternberg Collection, (Abe Kosoff, August 26, 1947, lot
878), as "Uncirculated.”
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 259
Lot No. 243
243 1803 Sheldon 259, Newcomb 17 (High R-4). The "Ghost 3” obverse; Large fraction, short bar.
Extremely Fine-40, slightly soft strike on the obverse, as usual for the variety. Lustrous surfaces,
mottled light brown and some deeper tone. Inconsequential minor marks. One of the finest existing
specimens of this variety (which has a solitary Mint State coin at the top of the Census). Light die
clashing, a crack across tops of STATES as well as the one through D.
Ex Robinson S. Brown Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 380); Dorothy Paschal via Ray Chatham (1973);
earlier from Dr. Sheldon (New Netherlands, December 6, 1957, lot 1235); Henry C. Hines, David Proskey.
244 1803 Sheldon 260, Newcomb 18. Close date, 3 near hair and curl; Large fraction, average bar.
About Uncirculated-55, a couple of faint nicks in the hair, and one before the face. Rich deep
golden brown and olive toning, the surfaces lustrous despite a touch of granularity at the left. Just
outside the Condition Census.
Ex Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953.
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the cents of 1803
VERY RARE TERMINAL OBVERSE STATE OF SHELDON 261
Lot No. 245
245 1803 Sheldon 261, Newcomb 19. Wide date, 3 touches bust, arc crack to left starting between 8
and 0; Large fraction, average bar. Extremely Fine-40. Medium brown with light iridescent
overtones on the obverse. Some light porosity, but nice overall appearance. Final die state of the
obverse (Newcomb 13d) with arc crack heavy, and branching crack following the bulge behind the
head from shoulder to rim. There is a third, apparently unrecorded, crack from the rim at the lower
left of the bulge, curving up to the lowest curl and then through the bases of 18. The whole lower
left corner of the die must have broken off soon after this coin was struck.
Ex Robert J. Kissner Sale (Stack’s, June 27, 1975, lot 380).
No. 246
246 1803 Sheldon 262, Newcomb 20 (R-5). Divided date with the two die cuts; Five berries left.
Very Fine-20. Deep blackish brown, with even light granularity. A very well balanced example of
this variety, free of any distracting nicks and quite attractive.
Ex Bareford; previously from Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin), December, 1950.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 263
Lot No. 247
247 1803 Sheldon 263, Newcomb 21. Divided date with the two die cuts; Six berries left, heavy
cracks. About Uncirculated-55. Deep blackish-brown with light granularity, but the surfaces
mostly glossy. Sharp strike, breaks well advanced (including the large rim cud by the date). As
sharp as the Downing coin, lot 1962.
Ex C. Douglas Smith, from Fred Sweeney in 1980.
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THE CENTS OF 1803
THE FAMOUS LARGE DATE SMALL FRACTION
A CONDITION CENSUS SPECIMEN
Lot No. 248
248 1803 Sheldon 264, Newcomb 23 (High R-5). Large Date; Small fraction. Very Fine-25.
Mellowed, natural chocolate toning. Well struck, with all devices clear and sharp, including
full denticles on the obverse. An even granular surface, with a touch more porosity behind the
head. The coin has exceptional eye appeal. Die state II, with cracks on both sides, but the
letters in STATES still strong and even. Hair detail much sharper than the Newcomb plate
piece. One of the great "type” rarities, along with the Starred Reverse, the "Small Overdate”
of 1807, and the "Jefferson Head,” though perhaps less often available than any of those in
grades above Very Good. Tied for fourth finest known.
Downing had a 4-coin; Brown a 6; Dupont a polished 8; Clarke a 10; Newcomb a 10+ and a
3; Pearl an 8, partly pierced; Schwartz a 12; and such other major offerings as Kissner,
Mougey, Sawicki, Sloss, Starr, TAD, Russell, Van Cleave, French, Helfenstein, and the New
Netherlands 50th, 52nd, 59th and Naftzger Sales all lacked the variety entirely. (SEE COLOR
ELATE)
Ex C. Douglas Smith; from Denis Loring; C.D. Smith; Kagin’s GENA Sale (September 29, 1978, lot
153); Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin) in 1953; C.D. Smith from a Hollinbeck (Kagin) auction in
1952.
249 1803 Sheldon 265, Newcomb 22 (R-4). Large Date; Large fraction. Acquired from the Agnew
Sale as "Extremely Fine, one of the finest known;” noted on the Bareford inventory card as
"burnished.” We cannot help but notice under a glass, however, that parts of the legends and
devices have been very skillfully retooled and smoothed. The coin is a dark oak and lighter choco-
late, the fields smooth and the overall appearance quite attractive. A rare variety, lacking in many
major sales.
Ex Bareford; Lee G. Agnew Collection (Kosoff December 9, 1952, lot 76).
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THE CENTS OF 1804
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 266
Lot No. 250
250 1804 Sheldon 266, Doughty 198. (R-3 as a date). Only dies of the year. About Uncirculat-
ed-50. Deep gray and jade green patination, with very minor porosity. Sharply struck and
perfectly centered. Die state I: perfect dies, no breaks on either side. A handsome and well
pedigreed specimen of a famous rare date. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex R.E. Naftzger (New Netherlands, November 14, 1973, lot 582); previously from the James O. Sloss
Collection (Abe Kosoff, October 21, 1959, lot 94); from the John G. Mills Sale (S.H. & H. Chapman, April
27, 1904, lot 1267) as "Uncirculated. Dark green patina. Splendid even impression. One of the finest
known.”
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 266
251 1804 Sheldon 266, Doughty 198. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Deep brown with traces of olive.
A small cheek nick and another at the curl below the ribbon. Generally even smooth surfaces. Die
state V with heavy rim cuds over RTY and MERIC. The reverse has satiny lustre. An excellent
example of the late die state of this rarity.
Ex Stack’s, privately.
No. 252
252 1804 Sheldon 266, Doughty 198. A third. Extremely Fine-45, scattered small marks, and a pinpoint
dig on the breast, which serves to identify the piece as the Red Book plate coin for the editions
from 1977 through 1986. Light brown and olive toning, large rim cuds over RTY and MERIC. A
desirable example in its own right, reinforced by its use in the Red Book.
Ex Harmer-Rooke "Libra” Sale (October 30, 1985, lot 85); previously from the C.W. Krugjohann Collection,
Part I (Bowers & Ruddy, May 14, 1976, lot 101).
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THE CENTS OF 1805
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 267
Lot No. 253
253 1805 Sheldon 267, Clapp 1, Doughty 199. Blunt 1; PHL left side of S. Mint State-63, a
couple of small cheek nicks. Superb strike, exceptional surfaces. Light reddish brown and
walnut toning over cartwheel lustre. Die state II, break over AM. A beautiful cent. Second
finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously from the Downing Collection (New Netherlands, August 16, 1952, lot 1967); T.
James Clarke Collection (Abe Kosoff, April 21, 1956, lot 108); Ex Proskey -Hines.
Lot No. 254
254 1805 Sheldon 268, Clapp 2, Doughty 200. Blunt 1; PHL right of S. Very Fine-30; of Extremely
Fine sharpness, but many small marks on the obverse. Deep red brown toning. The reverse is toned
an even medium brown, and is still lustrous. Die state I: obverse bulged by left and right rims,
reverse bulged at D.
Ex Bareford; previously from the Will W. Neil Sale (B. Max Mehl, June 17, 1947, lot 1941).
Lot No. 255
255 1805 Sheldon 269, Clapp 3, Doughty 201. Pointed 1. Very Fine-35. Light brown toning. A con-
cealed nick in the hair. Nice surfaces; a well balanced cent, free of problems.
Ex Bareford; previously from Harold Hess on April 7, 1933.
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THE CENTS OF 1806
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 270
256 1806 Sheldon 270, Doughty 202. Only dies of the year. Mint State-60, light reddish hrown
with quite a bit of mint color around the legends and devices. Frosty, with nice surfaces. Late
die state; crack through the lowest curl, bulge from the date to lowest curl and rim beyond;
slight bulging under STATES; a thin die break from below 06 to right near the rim in front of
the bust. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; previously from the T. James Clarke Sale (Abe Kosoff, April 21, 1956, lot 111); Ex William
Festus Morgan Collection (J.C. Morgenthau Sale, June 16, 1932, lot 80); Dr. Henry W. Beckwith Collection
(S.H. Chapman, April 27, 1923, lot 36).
THE CENTS OF 1807
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 271
257 1807 Sheldon 271, Clapp 4, Doughty 205. Perfect date, the famous "Comet Variety;”
Small fraction, no mound at STA. About Uncirculated-55. Lovely glossy surfaces under
medium brown and olive toning, the reverse somewhat deeper brown. All the linear field lines
are clear, as is the die break across the throat and hair. Die sinking on the lower throat and
bust just beginning. An unusually splendid example. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; from the Lee G. Agnew Sale (Abe Kosoff, December 9, 1952, lot 657); previously from the
1949 ANA Sale (August 21, 1949, lot 852); Michael F. Higgy Sale (Kosoff, September 10, 1943, lot 1037,
plated).
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THE CENTS OF 1807
SECOND FINEST KNOWN SHELDON 272
THE DR. FRENCH SPECIMEN
258 1807/6 Small 7. Sheldon 272, Clapp 2, Not in Doughty (High R-5). Blunt 1 almost touches
the hair and curl. The famous "Small Overdate.” From the New Netherlands Sale of the
Naftzger duplicates, described there as "About Uncirculated-50. Dark brown and olive to a
lighter shade of brown faded from mint red on the reverse. A nice glossy finish with clean
surfaces; but there are a couple of small obverse field nicks, plus one at Liberty’s eye. Reverse
better centered than the obverse. Second finest known by a large margin and in a class with
one other that is all by itself. The finest one ever to appear at auction. . .” The variety was
apparently first discovered by S. Hudson Chapman, and catalogued in his October 9, 1919
sale of the William Sleicher Collection, lot 1001, as "Uncirculated, Sharp. . . 1 do not recall
ever having seen this small 7 before.” One of the most coveted types in the early Large Cent
series, comparable to (though a bit rarer than) the 1803 Sheldon 264 "Large date. Small
fraction,” or the other two of the "Famous Four,” the Starred Reverse and the Jefferson Head.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex C. Douglas Smith; Charles E. Harrison; R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (New Netherlands! Seaby November 14,
1973, lot 589); T. James Clarke (privately in 1954); Dr. George P. French (B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price
List, lot 345).
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 273
Lot No. 259
259 1807/6 Large 7. Sheldon 273, Clapp 1, Doughty 203. Overdate, pointed 1 distant from the curl.
Mint State-60. Mottled deep walnut and lighter reddish brown, with glossy surfaces and attractive
satiny lustre. Weak at upper right obverse / lower right reverse, as usual, b^ause of die injury.
There is a tiny planchet lamination at the upper right obverse rim, as made. Die state 111, notice-
able bulge behind the lowest curls, but only faint die clashing. A popular overdate.
Ex Bareford; from the Hollinbeck Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin) Sale of November 28, 1951, lot 1972.
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THE CENTS OF 1807
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 275
No. 260
260 1807 Sheldon 275, Clapp 5, Doughty 206 (R-4). Perfect date, ER well above hair. Mint State-60,
minor nicks and struck slightly off center toward four o’clock. Light brown, with hints of faded red;
handsome smooth surfaces. Die clashing in front of the face and neck. An attractive coin, the
second finest known. Die state I, a small bulge between FA in addition to the clash marks.
Ex Bareford; from a Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953, misattributed as "0.207, S.276.’’
Lot No. 261
261 1807 Sheldon 276, Clapp 6, Doughty 207. Perfect date, ER close to hair; Large fraction re-
verse, usually upset. About Uncirculated-55, a tiny cheek nick and a couple in the obverse field;
multiple die clashing on the reverse. Brown and fading golden olive, well struck, with cartwheel
lustre. A very handsome cent. Normal reverse, not upset.
Ex Russell Wyatt (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 308).
262 1807 Sheldon 276, Clapp 6, Doughty 207. Another. Extremely Fine-45. From our Kissner sale,
described there as "Perfect Date, large fraction, reverse partially upset. A glossy iridescent steel-
brown.” A lovely cent, the reverse deepening in places over the years. Perfectly centered.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; J.A. Bobbe; M.Z. Gerson; Robert J. Kissner Sale (Stack’s, June 27 , 1975, lot 393); ex
M.L. Kaplan in 1950.
IMPORTANT NOTICE
In accordance with the terms of sale, each successful bidder also agrees to pay
a buyer's charge of ten percent (10%) of the winning bid recognized by the auctioneer.
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CLASSIC HEAD CENTS
THE CENTS OF 1808
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 277
263 1808 Sheldon 277, Clapp 1, Doughty 208. "Twelve star” variety. Front of hair band
curved, first star weak or absent. Mint State-63, a few tiny marks on the cheek. Beautiful
light brown and golden green toning with a splash of original red at the right obverse, full
satiny lustre. Well struck except where the dies were failing. Die state II, light multiple die
clashing, and the first arc break on the reverse from D through wreath to S. The die bulge is
slightly less advanced than on R.S. Brown lot 407, and somewhat more of the first star
remains as a result. A perfectly centered specimen. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bare ford; from a Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953.
Lot No. 264
No. 265
264 1808 Sheldon 278, Clapp 2, Doughty 209. 13 Stars. Front of hair band straight, PHL under
right side. The scarcest variety of the year. Mint State-60 or a bit better, light marks on fields
from the keg. Deep golden obverse faded from mint red, deepening slightly at the border. The
reverse is an even greenish brown. Well struck, the fields smooth and glossy, lustre on -both sides.
Well centered, all obverse and nearly all reverse denticles visible; STA fully legible. Perfect ob-
verse die. A handsome coin.
265 1808 Sheldon 278, Clapp 2, Doughty 209. Another. About Uncirculated-55, a couple of nicks on
the bust and a touch of verdigris on the reverse. Lovely honey brown toning on the obverse an
most of the reverse, with full cartwheel lustre. Slightly off center toward two o clock. A very
pleasing specimen.
Ex Dowers & Merena Sale, November 12, 1984, lot 40.
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ITHE CENTS OF 1808 & 1809
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 279
266 1808 Sheldon 279, Clapp 3, Not in Doughty. Front of hair band straight; PHL nearly center.
From our R.W. Barker Sale, described there as "Mint State-63, fiery red and steel obverse with a
splash of golden honey. Full cartwheel lustre. The reverse light reddish brown and olive, obviously
faded from original mint red. Struck about 3% off center toward three o’clock on obverse. On a very
nice, non-porous planchet. Late die state after the dies had become injured, thus a bit softly struck
on obverse.” While we believe that this is a perfectly accurate description of the coin today, we did
not at that time have the pedigree of the piece, and feel we should point out that this specimen has
been cataloged three times as a Mint State-70 coin, once as a 65, twice as Finest Known, and once
as one of the two Finest Known. Our original description of "probably Second Finest Known”
certainly seems justified (indeed, conservative).
Ex. R.W. Barker Sale (Stack’s, October 22, 1986, lot 6); previously from R.E. Naftzger, Jr. (New N ether lands !
Seaby, November, 14, 1973, lot 595); Lester Merkin Sale (March 28, 1969, lot 669); Merkin Sale (October 19,
1966, lot 125); Helfenstein Sale (Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 45); Alvin Colvin Sale (Charles French, October
19, 1962, lot 166a, plated).
THE CENTS OF 1809
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 280
267 1809 Sheldon 280, Clapp 1, Doughty 210. Only dies of the year. From our September 1984
Sale, described as "Mint State-60. A nicely struck, perfectly centered example of this rare
date. Frosty olive steel on the obverse, mottled steel and golden on the reverse. Certainly
equal to or better than the Starr specimen we sold in June.” Still a lovely coin today. (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
Ex Dr. George M. Kosko Collection (Stack’s, September 12, 1984, lot 11).
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THE CENTS OF 1810
BORDERLINE CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 281
268 1810/09 Sheldon 281, Clapp 1, Doughty 211. The Overdate. About Uncirculated-55, some
largely concealed nicks on the obverse. Deep brown toning, with traces of faded red and some
iridescence on each side. A well struck example, with the underdate clear. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex Bareford; Kolman Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 282
No. 269
269 1810 Sheldon 282, Clapp 2, Doughty 212. T Low and left; PHL under right side. About Uncir-
culated-50. A highly lustrous specimen with nice mint frost. Light reddish brown with deeper
brown areas on each side from lying between a pair of other coins in a keg. There are traces of
mint red on the reverse around some letters. Die state 111, light die clashing on both sides, thin die
breaks connecting stars 2-3-4 and 10-11.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior September 30, 1986, lot 418); Ray Chatham; Dorothy Paschal;
Judge (laskill privately in 1956.
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THE CENTS OF 1810
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 283
No.
270 1810 Sheldon 283, Clapp 3, Doughty 213. T In almost normal position; PHL past right side.
About Uncirculated-50; of 55 sharpness, but light nicks and some planchet defects near the
reverse rim. Light brown and deep golden-olive toning, glossy surfaces. Sharply struck from perfect
dies.
Ex R.E. Naftzger; previously from Dr. Sheldon in 1972; Homer Downing.
SPLENDID SHELDON 285
No. 271
271 1810 Sheldon 285, Clapp 5, not in Doughty. The Die Crack variety. Mint State-60 or a bit
better, a hairline in the left obverse field. Light reddish brown toning, lovely glossy surfaces.
Nicely struck. A beautiful coin, just outside the revised Condition Census. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Ex R.E. Naftzger; from Dr. Sheldon in 1972; Homer Downing privately; Henry Hines; David Proskey.
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THE CENTS OF 1811
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 286
272 1811/10 Sheldon 286, Clapp 1, Doughty 215. The Overdate. About Uncirculated-50, per-
haps a 55, but with three hairline scratches on the obverse, and lightly lacquered. Medium
brown with hints of olive green, glossy surface. None known in full Mint State. Full denticles
on the obverse. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex. R.E. Naftzger; from Dr. Sheldon in 1972; C.R. Matthewson; Carl Wurtzbach; T. James Clarke; Dr.
George P. French (B. Max Mehl 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 362, as ''Uncirculated”) .
No.
273 1811 Sheldon 287, Clapp 2, Doughty 216. Perfect date. Mint State-60, a couple of hairline
scratches on the obverse, visible under a glass. Deep brown walnut toning with iridescent ovei-
tones, smooth surfaces. Slightly off center toward ten o’clock.
Ex Bare ford; from New Netherlands privately in 1949.
No.
274 1811 Sheldon 287, Clapp 2, Doughty 216. Ai
olive. Just a touch of friction on the leaves
strong detail.
lother. About Uncirculated-55. Greenish brown and
and highest curls, but pleasing smooth surfaces and
, OHl£ I
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THE CENTS OF 1812
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 288
No.
275 1812 Sheldon 288, Clapp 1, Doughty 217. Large date, 8 much larger; PHL barely past right
side. About Uncirculated-55, a couple of tiny cheek marks. Soft reddish brown toning obviously
faded from original color. Light die clashing on the reverse, excellent surfaces with full mint frost.
A very pleasing cent.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 289
No.
276 1812 Sheldon 289, Clapp 2, Doughty 218. Large date; PHL almost midw^ay. About Uncirculat-
ed-55, just a whisper from Mint State; two small nicks and a pair of obverse hairlines. Walnut and
golden brown on the obverse, the reverse a nice deep brown. Multiple light die clashing traces on
the reverse. Soft cartwheel lustre.
DESIRABLE SHELDON 290
277 1812 Sheldon 290, Clapp 3, Doughty 219. Small date, no dash under E in ONE. Mint
State-60 or a bit better, minute marks on fully lustrous fields. Handsome light brown toning
with hints of faded red. A beautiful specimen, very close to Condition Census. (SEE COLOR
ELATE)
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THE CENTS OF 1812 & 1813
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 291
Lot No. 278
278 1812 Sheldon 291, Clapp 4, Doughty 220. The Die crack variety. Mint State-60, a light scuff on
the neck. Deep brown toning with lighter olive areas near the rim. A small unstruck area at the
upper right rim and matching reverse, caused by an "end of strip” planchet. Multiple light die
clashing, mostly on the reverse. All obverse cracks well developed. Satiny surfaces, full lustre.
Very attractive.
Ex Bareford; from the 1949 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff, August 21, 1949, lot 857).
THE CENTS OF 1813
Lot No. 279
279 1813 Sheldon 292, Clapp 1, Doughty 221. Distant star variety. About Uncirculated-50, a couple
of reverse rim nicks. Medium to deep reddish brown toning, lustrous surfaces, the reverse a bit
lighter. Really an excellent specimen.
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 293
280 1813 Sheldon 293, Clapp 2, Doughty 222. Close star variety. About Uncirculated-55. Glit-
tering iridescent rose and violet toning, perhaps once cleaned and recolored. A bright speci-
men with smooth fields. Actually an 1813/2 overdate, remains of the 2 only visible on very
early strikes such as this one. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Bareford; from a Kolrnan Fixed Price List, January 5, 1953.
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THE CENTS OF 1814
CONDITION CENSUS SHELDON 294
281 1814 Sheldon 294, Clapp 1, Doughty 224. The Crosslet 4. From our session of Auction ’84, lot
1018, described as "Mint State-63. An exceptional strike, the head is truly remarkable, full
radial lines to the stars. Frosty reddish brown and steel.” (SEE COLOR PLATE)
282 1814 Sheldon 294, Clapp 1, Doughty 224. Another Condition Census. Mint State-60 -I- , with claims
to 63. Medium walnut and olive with traces of fading mint red on both sides. Excellent strike,
lovely lustrous surfaces.
283 1814 Sheldon 294, Clapp 1, Doughty 224. A third. About Uncirculated-50. Deep brown and faded
red toning. A few minor marks, but nice overall eye appeal.
284 1814 Sheldon 295, Clapp 2, Doughty 225. The Plain 4. About Uncirculated-55, a nick on the
neck. Deep brown, with faded mint red and gold around some devices. Die breaks well developed. A
handsome coin.
285 1814 Sheldon 295, Clapp 2, Doughty 225. Another. About Uncirculated-50. Medium brown with
traces of lighter hues. Satiny lustre. Die breaks well developed, double profile on the lips, chin and
neck.
Ex Bareford; Stack’s privately in 1949.
END OF FIRST SESSION — THANK YOU
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100 SELECTED PEDIGREE SOURCES OF CENTS IN THE HALPERN COLLECTION
NAME FIRM
Levick plate — AJN 4/1869
American Journal of Numis.
4
1
1869
George F. Seavey “Descriptive Cat.”
Strobridge
6
18
1873
Charles Ira Bushnell
S.H. & H. Chapman
6
20
1882
Sylvester S. Crosby
Haseltine
6
27
1883
Edouard Frossard, own collection
Edouard Frossard
10
2
1884
Lorin G. Parmelee
New York Coin & Stamp Co.
6
25
1890
Richard B. Winsor
S.H. & H. Chapman
12
16
1895
John G. Mills
S.H. & 11. Chapman
4
27
1904
Harlan P. Smith
S.H. & H. Chapman
5
8
1906
Major W. B. Wetmore
S.H. & H. Chapman
6
27
1906
R.B. Leeds
H. Chapman
11
27
1906
Hays-Phelps
Lyman Low
3
17
1907
Matthew A. Stickney
H. Chapman
6
25
1907
H. Ryder “A Prominent Numismatist”
Thomas Elder
2
25
1909
Andrew C. Zabriskie
H. Chapman
6
3
1909
Peter Mougey
Thomas Elder
9
1
1910
Ebenezer Gilbert
Thomas Elder
10
12
1910
George H. Earle
H. Chapman
6
25
1912
Arthur Sargent
S.H. Chapman
6
20
1913
George M. Parsons
H. Chapman
6
24
1914
H.O. GranbergAV. H. Woodin
U.S. Coin Co. fW. Raymond)
5
19
1915
Clarence S. Bement
H. Chapman
5
29
1916
Albert D. Davis
H. Chapman
12
20
1916
Henry C. Miller
Thomas Elder
4
13
1917
Allison W. Jackman
H. Chapman
6
28
1918
John Story Jenks
11. Chapman
12
7
1921
Dr. Henry W. Beckwith
S.H. Chapman
4
27
1923
W.W.C. Wilson
Wayte Raymond
11
16
1925
Dr. George P. French
B. Max Mehl FPL
0
0
1929
Oscar J. Pearl
Abe Kosoff
1
22
1944
C. David Pierce
Kagin's
11
25
1944
Howard R. Newcomb Part I
J.C. Morgenthau
2
7
1945
Howard R. Newcomb Part II
J.C. Morgenthau
5
16
1945
F. W. Geiss
B. Max Mehl
2
18
1947
Will W. Neil
B. Max Mehl
6
17
1947
"Sheraton Sale”
Abe Kosoff, 1947 ANA
8
26
1947
Dr. C.A. Allenburger
B. Max Mehl
3
23
1948
1950 ANA Sale
James Kelly
8
26
1950
Charles M. Williams
Kosoff & Kreisberg
11
14
1950
J.H. South
Stack's
2
24
1951
Homer K. Downing
New Netherlands 88th/ ANA
8
16
1952
llillyer Ryder
New Netherlands 41st
9
26
1953
Lawrence 0. Ross
Stack’s
10
3
1953
Joseph .Sawicki
Stack’s
2
27
1954
Anderson Dupont Part I
Stack’s
9
24
1954
H. A. Sternberg
M.H. Bolender
3
2
1956
'r. James Clarke
Abe Kosoff
4
21
1956
Hardley Sale
Stack’s
4
2
19.57
Judge Thomas L. Gaskill
New Netherlands .50th
12
6
1957
F.C.C. Boyd
New Netherlands .50th
12
6
19,57
NAME FIRM
Judge Thomas C. Gaskill
New Netherlands 51st
6
19
1958
F.C.C. Boyd
New Netherlands 51st
6
19
1958
Elliot Landau
New Netherlands 52nd
12
13
1958
Robert Pelletreau
Stack’s
3
6
1959
Philip G. Straus
Stack’s
5
1
1959
Leonard Holland
Pennypacker Auction Center
5
8
1959
James 0. Sloss
Abe Kosoff
10
21
1959
Frank Hussey
New Netherlands 54th
4
22
1960
Milton A. Holmes
Stack’s
10
5
1960
Edward H. Schwartz
Abe Kosoff
10
11
1961
56th Sale
New Netherlands
6
27
1962
Lord St. Oswald
Christie, Manson & Woods
10
13
1964
Louis Helfenstein
Lester Merkin
8
14
1964
Arthur C. Fritz
Lester Merkin
10
19
1966
February Sale
Stack’s
2
24
1967
Roebling
New Netherlands 59th
6
13
1967
Helfenstein 11
Lester Merkin
3
6
1968
Alto Sale
Stack’s
12
11
1970
Frank H. Masters
RARCOA
5
14
1971
Wayne G. Slife
Lester Merkin
10
6
1972
S.S. P'orrest, Jr.
Stack’s
9
15
1972
Charles H. Patten
Stack’s
5
23
1973
George F. Scanlon
Stack’s
10
24
1973
R.E. Naftzger
New Netherlands/Seaby
11
14
1973
Essex Institute
Stack’s
2
6
1975
Robert J. Kissner
Stack’s
6
27
1975
E. Yale Clarke
Stack’s
10
25
1975
"TAD” SALE
Stack’s
2
4
1976
T.H. Garrett &J.W. Garrett
Stack’s
3
12
1976
C.W. Krugjohann Part I
Bowers & Ruddy
5
14
1976
1976 ANA Sale
Stack’s
8
14
1976
Prock-Fenn
Stack’s
4
21
1977
“Autumn Sale”
Stack’s
9
8
1978
T.H. Garrett & J.W. Garrett
Bowers & Ruddy
11
28
1979
John W. Adams
Bowers & Ruddy FPL
0
0
1982
Ellis Robison
Stack's
2
10
1982
August Bohnhorst
Stack’s
10
20
1982
1983 GNY
Stack’s
4
27
1983
Virgil M. Brand
Bowers & Merena
11
7
1983
John L. Roper, 2nd
Stack’s
12
8
1983
Floyd T. Starr Part 1
Stack’s
6
13
1984
Dr. George M. Kosko
Stack’s
9
12
1984
Floyd T. Starr Part 11
Stack’s
12
4
1984
Van ()mier Sale
Bowers & Merena
9
9
1985
Russell Wyatt
Superior
9
30
1985
Philip Van Cleave
Kagin’s
1
30
1986
Robinson S. Brown. Jr.
Superior
9
30
1986
R.W. Barker
Stack’s
10
22
1986
January Sale
Stack’s
1
14
1987
Corrado Romano
Stack’s
6
16
1987
THE MAGNIFICENT
HERMAN HALPERN COLLECTION
of
United States (Large (Sents
PUBLIC AUCTION SALE
SECOND SESSION
THURSDAY EVENING, MARCH 17, 1988
6:30 P.M. SHARP
LOTS 286 - 774
The Newcomb Series
1816 - 1857
THE CENTS OF 1816
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
286 1816 Newcomb 1 (R-5). 16 Close; Both I’s dotted. Mint State-63, Light reddish-olive obverse,
mint red around most of the devices on the reverse; a couple of microscopic contact marks of
no significance. Beautiful glossy surfaces, complete denticles on both sides. An outstanding
specimen of the rarest variety of the year, at the top end of the Condition Census. Only three
Mint State examples of this variety are known, one of which is in the ANS. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Obverse rim breaks as mentioned; the reverse has a hairline break connecting the tops of ITED only. A
famous coin, from the set of 77 gem late dates assembled by Hines, later owned by Dr. Sheldon and
acquired from him by C. Douglas Smith in the late 1950’ s. Once owned by Newcomb, explaining its
appearance as his plate coin. To Naftzger in 1981, regained by Smith at the 1986 EAC in Arlington,
Virginia. Known in the field as '’The Golden Biscuit,” it was for a long time the only known Mint State
example of N.l .
287 1816 Newcomb 2. Left foot of N in ONE recut. Mint State-63, perhaps better. Light brown steel
toning with iridescent overtones. Light contact marks, but an exceptionally sharp strike and wel
above average surfaces for this Randall Hoard variety. Full cartwheel lustre on both sides; a sure
65 if it had a bit of red.
Obverse rim break from right side of star 8 to left side of star 11, the reverse break at h now solid to O. From
C. Douglas Smith; ex Stack’s Alto Sale (December 11, 1970, lot 550).
288 1816 Newcomb 2. Another. Mint State-63. A string of tiny nicks in the left obverse field. Mint re
framing most obverse devices and covering nearly half the reverse surface. The balance of the coin
is pale brown faded from original color. A nice frosty example.
Somewhat later die state than the last, the obverse rim break having spread to include a smaller break between
stars 11-12; reverse state unchanged. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Norman Pullen in 1982.
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TTHE CENTS OF 1816
Lot No. 289 Lot No. 290
289 1816 Newcomb 2. A third. Mint State-60. Light brown with fading mint red around the obverse
devices. A couple of small cheek marks and a scuff on E in ONE. Generally nice smooth surfaces,
and satiny lustre.
Die states the same as the last. From Stack’s privately, around 1965.
290 1816 Newcomb 3 (Low R-5). Double dentil above E in UNITED. About Uncirculated-50. A couple
of nicks on the cheek, but no other significant marks. Walnut brown with some lighter areas on the
obverse. Glossy surfaces with mint frost. One of the two rarest varieties of the year.
Obverse rim break from star 8 to left side of star 11; reverse die perfect. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 370); previously Dr. French (B. Max Mehl, 1929 Fixed price list, lot 377).
Lot No. 291 Lot No. 292
291 1816 Newcomb 4 (Low R-3). Open mouth; point of leaf under F far left. Mint State-60, light brown
toning with full lustre and frost. A few areas developing a smoky tone. Soft strike at forehead (as
often seen). Beautiful smooth surfaces, lovely eye appeal. An excellent specimen.
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 442). Catalogued there as AU-55; the
consignor feels the coin is actually 5 points better, and we agree. Previously from the Julian Leidman Collection
(Bowers & Ruddy, November 10, 1972, lot 771, as "Lustrous Brown Uncirculated”) .
292 1816 Newcomb 4 (Low R-3). Another. Mint State-60. Deep chocolate with steel blue and iridescent
overtones. Strike similar to the last. Lovely glossy surfaces, traces of die clashing on the reverse. A
nice example of this scarce variety.
293 1816 Newcomb 5a (High R-3). Point of leaf under D near left. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Sharp
enough for a 63, with radial lines in most upper stars, but small nicks on the cheek, jaw, and
obverse field. Full frost and cartwheel lustre, sea-green and golden tan toning with pink and pale
blue iridescence. Full denticles framing both sides.
Ex C. Douglas Smith; EAC Sale, Chicago, 1985, lot 312; R.E. Naftzger; M.Z. Gerson; J.A. Bobbe; C D. Smith;
New Netherlands’ 54th Sale (April 23, 1960, lot 1492), there described as MS-60 "finest known;” earlier from
Proskey on August 25, 1915.
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THE CENTS OF 1816
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1816 NEWCOMB 6
294 1816 Newcomb 6. Point of leaf under D center. Mint State-63, small cheek mark; mint red around
stars, date, LIBERTY, and fading at MERIC; elsewhere pale brown and olive. Edge reeded over
star 13 and under 16 of date. A sharply struck and fully lustrous specimen, regarded by C. Douglas
Smith as "equal to the finest known.” A superb cent.
Early die state, full denticles on the reverse, the obverse slightly off-center toward eleven o’clock. From C.
Douglas Smith; previously from the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 375).
CONDITION CENSUS 1816 NEWCOMB 7
Lot No.
295
295 1816 Newcomb 7. First 1 even with bust tip, point of leaf under D near right, point of leaf under last
S slightly past right. Better than Mint State-60, a small nick behind the eye. Lovely pink over-
tones on frosty, sea-green and chestnut surfaces. A nice strike, with radial lines on all lower stars.
Dot on 6, recutting on bases of 0 and both N’s in ONE CENT clear. Edge milling over star 6 and
below date, the latter seen on this coin for the first time by Naftzger.
Early die state, repunching as mentioned, die clashing in wreath. From C. Douglas Smith; EAC Sale, Chicago,
1985, lot 314; R.E. Naftzger; C.D. Smith; Garry Fitzgerald in 1972.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
296 1816 Newcomb 8. Long dentil below 8, "comma” on reverse left of center. About Uncirculated-50,
light brown and olive with a few deepening areas on the obverse, traces of fading mint red on e
reverse. Triple obverse breaks: one over stars 11-12; another over stars 10-11; and an unlisted one
over stars 3-4. Minor contact marks, frosty lustre.
Late die stale, obverse as mentioned; reverse cracked through tops of NITED ST, and on the rim
From C. Douglas Smith; Floyd Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1556); Newcornb Co
tion. Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 495); Henry C. Hines. The obverse is the Newcomb plate coin.
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CONDITION CENSUS 1816 NEWCOMB 9
;HE cents of 1816 & 1817
No.
297 1816 Newcomb 9 (High R-3). Large center dot, double dentil over E in STATES. Mint State-60, pale
red and olive. Weakly struck from worn and injured dies. A very lustrous specimen, with some
deeper toning on the lower reverse. Apparently tied with three others for Second Finest in the
revised Condition Census. A desirable example of this variety (the third scarcest of the year).
Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 453); Jack Collins Collection (Bowers
& Ruddy, January 25, 1983, lot 550); Stack’s Sale of May 1, 1981, lot 710; Anderson Dupont Collection, Part I
(Stack’s, September 24, 1954, lot 553).
THE CENTS OF 1817
Note: Dr. Sheldon once compared the cents of 1817 to those of 1794 because of the large, thick,
square edges. It was his favorite year after the early dates, and he assembled what was then the finest
known set of the varieties. That set has long been broken up, though specimens from it are in the present
offering. The Halpern Set of 1817’ s is regarded as the finest in existence today.
298 1817 Newcomb 1 (High R-4). Closest date, open mouth, double dentil under center of left ribbon.
About Uncirculated-50, called 50 by New Netherlands in 1960. Chocolate and steel brown, light
field marks consistent with the grade. Glossy obverse, the reverse lustrous. One of the two rarest
varieties of the year.
Obverse die breaks from bust tip to rim and coronet point to rim; small reverse rim break above AM. Ex C.
Douglas Smith; from New Netherlands’ 56th Sale (June 28, 1962, lot 541), at that time high in the Condition
Census.
299 1817 Newcomb 2. (Low R-4). Closest date, pointed I’s, leaf under C nearly to A. Mint State-60,
strike sharpness and hair detail of a 63. Light brown and gold with traces of fading mint red on the
reverse. A small cheek nick and a few microscopic field spots, but full frost and lustre. From the
uncracked obverse die, showing that this coin was struck before any of the N.l’s of the year (all of
which show a break from bust tip to rim).
Reverse die cracked at tops of ST and OF, and through first S to the wreath. Ex C. Douglas Smith; Milton
Holmes Collection (Stack’s, October 10, 1960, lot 1479).
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THE CENTS OF 1817
No. 300
300 1817 Newcomb 2 (Low R-4). Another. About Uncirculated-55. Light olive green and brown with
some pastel iridescence and traces of mint red in many areas. A nicely frosted specimen.
Die break from bust tip to rim; bisecting diagonal reverse break with the earlier breaks longer and a thin new
one from left foot of N in ONE to the bisector. Latest observed die state. From Garry Fitzgerald, January 14,
1967.
Lot No. 301
Lot No. 302
301
302
1817 Newcomb 3. Pincer 8. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Mint State-60, iridescent
silvery steel, a few rainbow hints. Die crumbling atop head just starting, the precursor of the
famous "mouse” break which appears on several obverses of this year. Small planchet drift mark
between rim and stars 4-5. Typical sharp strike for this variety.” Some light clash marks at the
centers.
Ex Floyd Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1562); Henry Chapman Sale (July 25, 1922,
lot 1658), described there as "a beautiful Cent.”
1817 Newcomb 3. Another. About Uncirculated-50, with the sharpness of a coin five points better,
but with a planchet lamination defect from the rim between stars 1-2. Lustrous, with nice glossy
surfaces; Dark brown and faded mint red, the latter prominent on the reverse. Minor marks, but a
choice piece and very attractive.
Die state about the same as the last, though some clash marks are visible. Ex Ji.E Robinson S.
Brown, Jr. (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 459); Del Bland; Willard C. Blaisdell; Thomas Warfield s MAN A
Sale (October 28, 1955, lot 421); from Hillyer Ryder CA Prominent Numismatist ), Thomas Elder Sale (Febru-
ary 25, 1909, lot 147).
OUTSTANDING 1817 NEWCOMB S'A
Lot No. 303
303 1817 Newcomb 3'A. Mint State-65. A superb coin with an incredibly sharp strike. Beautiful
glossy surfaces with full lustre; light to medium red with bluish areas reminiscent ot a
"speckled trout,” and so described by some collectors. An extremely impressive specimen.
The mouse on head just beginning to grow; die clashing and a bulge below the bun die repolishing at
the mint weakening TV, though both are still complete. Ex C. Douglas Smith; Jerry Bobbe. From a New
England Rare Coin Galleries Fixed Price List, August 9, 1973.
THE CENTS OF 1817
BEAUTIFUL 1817 NEWCOMB S'A
Lot No. 304
304 1817 Newcomb 3V4. Another. Mint State-63 with some claim to full gem status. Pale brown steel
with mint red around and within the devices. Frosty lustre, excellent surfaces. A specimen of which
any collector could be proud.
Die state nearly as last, though mint repolishing of the obverse die has lessened the bulge below the bun and
eliminated the lower half of the T in LIBERTY . Ex New Netherlands’ 54th Sale (April 23, 1960, lot 1496);
previously from J.G. Macallister many years ago at $4.00.
SUPERB 1817 NEWCOMB S'A
Lot No. 305
305 1817 Newcomb SVi. Mint State-65. Fading mint red with several areas of original color, the
borders pale brown steel; outstanding surfaces. Full frost and cartwheel lustre. An amazing
specimen.
Late die state, the "mouse” atop the head fully developed; die state otherwise as on the last specimen.
Believed to be the finest known by far for this popular die state. Ex C. Douglas Smith; from Gordon Wrubel
in 1975.
MAGNIFICENT 1817 NEWCOMB 4
Lot No. 306
306 1817 Newcomb 4 (R-4). Crack through base of date; A in STATES high. Mint State-65, pink-
ish-red overtones on pale brown and steel with substantial remains of mint color; gorgeous
surfaces, bright cartwheel lustre. Probably finest known of this rare variety.
Dies perfect except for a tiny break up the nose from the nostril (unreported by Newcomb) . Ex C. Douglas
Smith; Shalowitz; Darwin Palmer; R.S. Brown.
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THE CENTS OF 1817
Lot No. 307
307 1817 Newcomb 5. Left foot of T in LIBERTY high; A in STATES high. Mint State-60 or better, a
deep greenish-brown spot behind the bun and a smaller one on the rim over star 9. Mint red
outlining most devices, slowly fading into olive-tan. A glossy specimen with full mint frost, struck
very slightly off-center toward six o’clock on the obverse.
Early die state, the rim crumbling very faint over TATES. Ex C. Douglas Smith; R.E. Naftzger; ex T. James
Clarke via Abe Kosoff in 1955; earlier from the J.P. Young Collection (M.H. Bolender, September 8, 1951, lot
690).
Lot No. 308 Lot No. 309
308 1817 Newcomb 5. Another. Mint State-60. A 63 but for light scuffs on the truncation and before the
face. Soothing deep red with a bit of brown on the head, some original mint color on each side. A
nicely balanced and well centered specimen, with satiny lustre.
Slightly later die state than the last, the reverse rim crumbling now reaching to ED. From C. Douglas Smith;
earlier from the Mayflower Sale of November 30, 1967, lot 132.
309 1817 Newcomb 5. A third. About Uncirculated-55, very close to Mint State. Light brown and
golden tan toning mixed with fading mint red. Nice cartwheel lustre. A handsome coin.
Still later die state, the reverse rim crumbling to between OF. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 386).
310 1817 Newcomb 6. Close date, 18 apart; point of leaf under F well past right. Mint State-63. Mint red
around legends and devices. A small nick before the chin, but full cartwheel lustre. A really lovely
example.
Intermediate die state, the bulge under N in CENT still small. F rom C. Douglas Smith, ex Dr. Sheldon.
311 1817 Newcomb 6. Another. Mint State-63. Olive green and fading mint red with original color in
protected areas (especially on the reverse). Exceptionally sharp strike with virtually all radial lines
in the stars clear. A beautiful frosty coin.
Later die state, the bulge under N much stronger, and some Mint die refinishing within the wreath to clear
clashes. From Stack’s Sale of December 11, 1970, lot 553.
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ITHE CENTS OF 1817
Lot No. 312 Lot No. 313
312 1817 Newcomb 6. A third. Mint State-60. A 63 coin but for a small patch of encrustation at lower
left obverse. Mottled light brown, olive, and fading red, with original color at the date and parts of
the reverse. Mint frost beneath the toning. Glossy surfaces. Sharply struck.
Early die state, the bulge at N barely beginning. Ex Milton Holmes Collection (Stack’s, October 10, 1960, lot
1481).
313 1817 Newcomb 6. A fourth. Mint State-60. Walnut and olive toning on superb surfaces, with lovely
cartwheel lustre. Slightly off-center toward twelve o’clock. Very sharp strike, full radial lines on
the stars. An extremely appealing coin, with the "speckled trout” effect.
Intermediate die state, bulge spreading but not yet heavy.
OUTSTANDING 1817 NEWCOMB 71/2
THE FAMOUS "MOUSE TOP”
Lot No. 314
314 1817 Newcomb 7V2. Large "Mouse” die break, double denticle over N. Mint State-63. Golden brown
with a splash of sea-green at the central reverse and original mint red around much of the legend
on that side; superb surfaces with satiny lustre. The "mouse” is fully developed. The toning is
deepening somewhat on the high points of the head. Full mint frost, an exceptional specimen.
Second finest known.
Fairly late die state, the mouse complete and the two breaks from head to rim clear. From C. Douglas Smith; ex
"The Mad Monarch” (Jerry Bobbe) to C.D. Smith in 1974 for $2,000 in trade; S. Levinson at the 1974 ANA
Convention; 1946 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff, August 20, 1946, lot 1450); Oscar J. Pearl Collection (Abe Kosoff,
January 22, 1944, lot 242).
Lot No. 315
315 1817 Newcomb 7V2. Another. Extremely Fine-40, sharpness of a 45 coin. From our Starr sale,
described as "Medium brown steel, rim breaks at stars 12-13. Late state of the obverse die with full
'mouse’ break; minor scratches and rough spots.”
Final obverse die state, Newcomb’s own specimen, from which he probably wrote the description of this state
with its obverse rim breaks. Ex C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Thomas S. Chalkley; Floyd Starr Collection, Part 11
(Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1564), earlier from the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16,
1945, lot 502).
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THE CENTS OF 1817
A MAGNIFICENT 1817 NEWCOMB 8
Lot No. 316
316 1817 Newcomb 8, Stray hair back of ear; double denticle over N. From our Starr Sale, Part I,
as "Mint State-67. Previously described by Henry Chapman in 1916: '13 Stars. Wide date.
Proof surface obverse. Perfectly struck with every star up and even deep milling on both
sides. Beautiful light olive color and probably finest known. Cost $20.
"Not a word need be added to this succinct, highly accurate description written seven
decades ago, but it is fascinating to explore the reasoning behind it. May we take the time to
do so? The obverse is a reflective and highly polished light olive steel, with some minor nicks
and carbon spots. It lacks the "mouse” break atop the head and the virtually diagnostic,
rather large circular spot in the left field at stars 4-5, caused by rust on the die. The reverse
is a frosty light golden olive, non-reflective and with the usual mint bloom of pieces struck for
circulation. Both obverse and reverse are slightly off center. Listed by Breen (in his magnifi-
cent magnum opus "Encyclopedia of United States and Colonial Proof Coins 1722-1977”) as
"Obv. proof, rev. unc.”; in other words, a "one-sided proof.” Newcomb refers to these intrigu-
ing, so-called one-sided proofs on page 8 of his famous book on the cents of 1816-1857;
however, he specifically states such strikes are "occasionally found in the Twenties and Thir-
ties” (as we will see when we come to Mr. Starr’s 1831 N.IO and 1835 N.13), making no
mention of their occurrence in any prior year. Breen lists only one other one-sided proof (1827
N.2, "obv. proof, rev. unc.”) for the years 1817 through 1830. We prefer to think there were
none in 1817, and that the obverse of this lovely cent is simply a particularly well-executed
"First Strike,” having the effect of a proof surface. The most likely explanation is that the
obverse was struck from a brand new die, with special care taken to polish both the die and
the surfaces of the planchets that received the first impression. Henry Chapman’s description
"proof surface obverse” would therefore seem to be exactly correct in this instance, i.e., the
first use of the obverse die, where any obverses produced would be "First Strikes with
prooflike surfaces. The beauty of this piece is such that it could well have been the first
coined by the new die!” (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 87); from Henry C. Hines via Dr.
William H. Sheldon; Lot 97 in a Henry Chapman sale, December 20, 1916, purchased by Henry C. Hines
for a robust $21.00; Clarence S. Bement Collection (Henry Chapman, May 29, 1916, lot 335).
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ITHE CENTS OF 18^
Lot No. 317 Lot No. 318
317 1817 Newcomb 8, Another. Mint State-63. Steel blue overtones on pale brown with generous splash-
es of mint red on both sides. Nice strike, most radial lines on stars visible. Very slightly off-center
toward six o’clock. Full cartwheel lustre, a real beauty.
Early die state, no trace of the "mouse,” and the characteristic die rust spot at stars 4-5 barely visible. Earliest
state of the obverse die seen after the "perfect die” state. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Jim McGuigan via Shalowitz
in 1983; Robert L. Hughes.
318 1817 Newcomb 8. A third. Mint State-63. Well struck, lustrous light olive and pale golden steel, a
few small dark spots, the obverse slightly off-center. Nearly all radial lines on the stars are visible,
and there are hints of fading mint red.
Another early die state specimen, no trace of the "mouse” but the die rust spot a bit more developed. From C.
Douglas Smith; RARCOA Fixed Price List, December 1976; 1976 ANA Sale (Stack’s, August 24, 1976, lot 259).
Lot No. 319 Lot No. 320
319 1817 Newcomb 8. A fourth. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Deepening mint red and iridescent with
blue overtones. A superbly struck specimen. Glossy fields, a couple of small cheek marks. Cart-
wheel lustre.
Slightly later die state, still no trace of the "mouse” but the die rust spot becoming more prominent. From C.
Douglas Smith; Jack Beymer; C.D. Smith; Alto Sale (Stack’s, December 11, 1970, lot 552).
320 1817 Newcomb 8. A fifth. About Uncirculated-55. Light olive and tan with a splash of brown on
the reverse and hints of red at the bottom of that side. Both sides a bit off-center toward the right
though the obverse denticles are complete. Satiny surfaces, largely lustrous.
Fairly early die state, no "mouse” and the die rust spot barely visible.
Lot No. 321
■UjUi
Lot No. 322
321 1817 Newcomb 8‘/4. Same dies as N.8, but now with a faint trace of the "mouse” developing atop the
head. Mint State-63, with some claims to gem. Light red brown, mint color around the stars,
LIBERTY, most of head, parts of reverse legend, one deeper toning spot at star 10. Nice and frosty.
In addition to a trace of the "mouse,” the die rust spot at stars 4-5 is fairly prominent now. From C. Douglas
Smith; Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines, as a part of the 77 -piece gem set he built of late dates.
322 1817 Newcomb 8V2. Dies as last but the "mouse” now fully developed. Mint State-60, light walnut
and tan with satiny surfaces. Generally lustrous, and well struck. The culmination of the preceding
series of die state examples.
Late die state, full "mouse,” and the most advanced state of the die rust spot we have seen. From R.E. Naftzger;
C. Douglas Smith; Willard C. Blaisdell in 1976; M.H. Bolender Sale of September 8, 1951, lot 291.
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THE CENTS OF 1817
AN OUTSTANDING OFFERING OF THE POPULAR 1817 NEWCOMB 9
INCLUDING EARLY AND LATE DIE STATES AND
FIVE CONDITION CENSUS SPECIMENS
MAGNIFICENT 1817 NEWCOMB 9
Lot No. 323
323 1817 Newcomb 9. Divided date 18 17. Mint State-65 or better, despite microscopic cheek marks.
Phenomenal green toning over full lustre, exquisite surfaces. Doug Smith regarded it as "one of the
truly great 1817 cents and possibly the king of all 'greenie’ cents.” This is the coin that made him
surrender the Finest Known Sheldon 264, Newcomb plate coin, to Dr. Sheldon in their great trade
session in the 1950’s.
Early die state, no trace of the "mouse” break. From C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Sheldon; one of the original Hines-
Sheldon group of 77 gem late date cents.
OUTSTANDING 1817 NEWCOMB 9
Lot No. 324
324 1817 Newcomb 9. Another. Mint State-65. Mostly mint red which is beginning to fade into brown in
some areas; full mint frost, the obverse slightly off-center but the denticles complete. A beautiful
example for the collector in search of "red Unc.” pieces.
Early die state, as last. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Phil Ralls in trade in 1986, this piece and $3,000 for CDS’s
MS-65 S.157; from Doug Bird in 1985 after four years of persuasion; ex John Christensen at the 1981 Long
Beach show.
LOVELY 1817 NEWCOMB 9
Lot No. 325
325 1817 Newcomb 9. A third. Mint State-63. A hairline below the date. Deep rust red with touches of
olive. A fully lustrous example, and very sharply struck.
Early die stale, as the last two specimens.
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JTHE CENTS OF 1817
HANDSOME 1817 NEWCOMB 9
326
Lot No. 326
1817 Newcomb 9. A fourth. About Uncirculated-55. Deep pink color shading into olive on the
reverse. Considerable lustre, particularly on the obverse.
Early die state, as preceding specimens.
1817 NEWCOMB "9V8” WITH EARLIEST STATE OF "MOUSE”
Lot No. 327
327 1817 Newcomb "9V8”. About Uncirculated-55. Golden tan and sea-green with a splash of walnut on
the face. Glossy surfaces, cartwheel lustre. Just a whisper from Mint State.
Earliest appearance known to us of the "mouse” break, just a faint trace where its "hindquarters” are located
on later states. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Gordon Wrubel in 1982.
1817 NEWCOMB "91/4” WITH EARLY STATE OF THE "MOUSE”
328 1817 Newcomb "9'/4”. About Uncirculated-55. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Lustrous
golden olive steel mottled with purple and black; well struck, barest traces of the 'mouse’ break
forming atop head.” Small planchet lamination at star 3 and rim above.
The "mouse” a bit larger than on the previous specimen. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s,
December 4, 1984, lot 1568); ex Abe Kosoff, May 1958.
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THE CENTS OF 1817
1817 NEWCOMB 91/2 - THE FAMOUS "MOUSE TOP”
329 1817 Newcomb 9V2. Mint State-63. Light brown with fiery mint red at right obverse and reverse;
most denticles missing due to rim breakdown, as often on this state. Satiny surfaces, nice mint
lustre.
Intermediate die state, the "mouse” fully visible and having a long "tail,” but still not fully "filled out” by die
crumbling. Ex C. Douglas Smith; from Jules Reiver in 1969, one of two identical examples he located.
ANOTHER OUTSTANDING "MOUSE TOP” 1817 NEWCOMB 9*72
Lot No. 330
330 1817 Newcomb 9V2. Another. Mint State-63. The obverse off-center, with a thin planchet lamination
at star 3 and above. Light olive-steel. A sharply struck specimen with glittering surfaces and
bright cartwheel lustre. Really lovely.
Same intermediate state of the "mouse” as in the last lot. From R.E. Naftzger; earlier from the Newcomb
Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 504).
Lot No. 331 hot No. 332
331 1817 Newcomb 10. Wide, almost even date, close to stars. Mint State-60. Medium walnut brown
flecked witb deepening golden-tan on the reverse. Nice lustrous surfaces. One of the origina
Hines-Sheldon group of 77 late date Cents acquired by C. Douglas Smith in trade from Dr. Sheldon
in the 1950’s.
Early die state, full denticles on both sides, no trace of rim breaks. Ex C. Douglas Smith, Dr. Sheldon, Henry
C. Hines.
332 1817 Newcomb 10. Another. Mint State-60 or better. Medium brown with hints of faded red on both
sides. Pinpoint marks on the cheek. P^rosty surfaces with bright lustre. Possibly finest known of t e
variety.
Late die state, crumbling on rims, and a rare break on the rim opposite star 3; bulges on central reverse, and^
raised die striations through them from a Mint attempt to clear the dies. From C. Douglas Smith, Jerry Boone, e
Bowers & Ruddy Sale of November 11, 1976, lot 25.
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ITHE CENTS OF 1817
Lot No. 333
Lot No. 334
333 1817 Newcomb 11. Wide date, spaced 1 817; high leaf under center of S. Mint State-63, a small
cheek nick and a minute reverse rim mark. Light brown and olive with some fading red areas on
the reverse. Cartwheel lustre, excellent surfaces. Full, sharp denticles on both sides.
Early die state, no rim crumbling, and the recutting on N in CENT clear. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Lester
Merkin Sale (October 6, 1972, lot 539); Wayne G. Slife; Garry Fitzgerald; Arthur C. Fritz (Lester Merkin Sale,
October 19, 1966, lot 128).
334 1817 Newcomb 11. Another. Mint State-60, perhaps a bit finer. Mottled olive and walnut with deep
original red around the date, curls, and many parts of the reverse. Glossy surfaces, attractive
lustre. Both sides a little off-center, but all denticles present.
Die state same as last lot. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; R.E. Naftzger; Willard C. Blaisdell; A.C. Gies
Collection (Stack’s 1941 Fixed Price List, lot 434).
335 1817 Newcomb 11. A third. Extremely Fine-40. Light brown with touches of olive; full mint lustre.
Slightly off-center as usual but the obverse denticles all present. A well struck example.
Somewhat later die state, recutting on N faint but no rim breakdown. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 394).
336 1817 Newcomb ”liy2.” About Uncirculated-55. Light brown with pink overtones and nice lustre.
Obverse slightly off-center though all denticles are present. Double profile from forehead to trunca-
tion, unknown to Newcomb. Lacking in practically every major collection, including Brown and
Starr.
Double profile, strongest from forehead to chin, fainter but present all the way to tip of bust. From C. Douglas
Smith; FAC Sale, Chicago, 1985, lot 340; R.E. Naftzger; Lahrman Collection (Abe Kosoff, February 1, 1963, lot
292, plated).
CONDITION CENSUS 1817 NEWCOMB 12
Lot No. 337
337 1817 Newcomb 12 (Low R-4). 17 fused together by die crack. Mint State-60, minor nicks and a
touch of corrosion at AM. Light reddish-brown and golden olive. Pleasing overall appearance with
nice mint lustre. Soft strike at hair, right stars, right leaves, as almost always for this variety. A
Condition Census specimen.
Normal die state, light crack encircling most of obverse. From C. Douglas Smith.
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THE CENTS OF 1817
Lot No. 338 Lot No. 339
338 1817 Newcomb 12. Another. About Uncirculated-55. From our Starr Sale, Part II, catalogued as
"Mottled golden brown with faint rainbow tints. Hair, right stars, right leaves flatly struck, giving
the appearance of wear. Cheek and forelock slightly rubbed; some tiny nicks on cheek and neck.
Reverse markedly off-center, long keg mark at center dot.”
Die state virtually identical to last. From C. Douglas Smith; Floyd Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December
4, 1984, lot 1572); from the legendary John Story Jenks Collection (Henry Chapman, December 7, 1921, lot 6165,
as "Extremely Fine”).
339 1817 Newcomb 12. A third. About Uncirculated-55. Light walnut and golden tan with hints of
faded red around the lower head. Lovely glossy surfaces.
Die state just a bit earlier than the last two, the crack from star 1 barely reaching the rim. From R.E. Naftzger;
ex John Nicholas in 1982 at $1,000 in trade; "University Park” Sale (Steve Ivy, March 6, 1981); T. James Clarke
privately; M.F. Higgy Collection (Abe Kosoff, September 10, 1943, lot 1051, plated).
Lot No. 340
340 1817 Newcomb 12. A fourth. About Uncirculated-50 or a bit better. Two-tone light brown and
walnut, divided vertically through head. Satiny surfaces, a well centered specimen with nice detail.
Very late die state, break from rim and star 1 to star 3 much thicker, and a new break from star 3 to the rim.
From C. Douglas Smith; ex Bob Grellman.
AN EXCEPTIONAL OFFERING OF 1817 NEWCOMB 13
Lot No. 341
Lot No. 342
341 1817 Newcomb 13. Close date, double denticle left of date, stars 1 and 11 repunched, C in CENT
leans right. Mint State-63. A well struck specimen with full cartwheel lustre. Would be a 65 but
for a dark spot above and right of Y. Mint red, the obverse fading slightly, the reverse blazing. A
lovely example of this Randall Hoard variety.
Intermediate die state, the engraver’s scratch through IC barely reaching past the inn^r curve of C. From C.
Douglas Smith; ex Jerry Bobbe in 1972; earlier in the Charles M. Williams Collection (Abe Kosoff, November 14,
1950, lot 273).
342 1817 Newcomb 13. Another. Mint State-63. A few minute marks but full cartwheel lustre from
superb surfaces. Light brown steel, the obverse blended with substantial amounts of mint red an
showing what has been called the "neon LIBERTY effect” with bright red in that protected area,
real beauty!
Late die stale, the engraver’s scratch eliminated by Mint refinishing of the dies; clash marks around the
denomination. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Jerry Bobbe in 1974.
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THE CENTS OF 1817
Lot No. 343 Lot No. 344
343 1817 Newcomb 13. A third. Mint State-63. Light brown and mint red, the latter concentrated
around the legends and devices. Frosty and lustrous, a handsome specimen.
Intermediate die state, the engraver’s scratch not reaching beyond the inner curve of S, and the die clashing
still light. From C. Douglas Smith; R.E. Naftzger; Jerry Bobbej Del Bland; ex Pete Anderson in 1971. This
specimen is known by some in the field as the "Pete coin,” or just "Pete.”
344 1817 Newcomb 13. A fourth. Mint State-63. Brown steel with splashes of russet tan on the lower
obverse. Slightly off-center on both sides. Beautiful glossy surfaces with natural satiny mint lustre.
Traces of iridescence, full radial lines on the stars.
Intermediate die state, slightly earlier than the last coin. From C. Douglas Smith; Jack Beymer; C.D. Smith; ex
Schwartz Collection, lot 422; from our Sawicki Collection (February 27, 1954, lot 632).
Lot No. 345 Lot No. 346
345 1817 Newcomb 13. A fifth. Mint State-63. Deep brown steel with violet overtones; a frosty coin, and
lustrous, with a couple of splashes of faded mint red on the reverse.
Fairly late die state, the engraver’s scratch short and thin, and the clash marks more prominent on the reverse.
From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Wayne G. Slife Collection (Lester Merkin, October 6, 1971, lot 540); Garry
Fitzgerald; C.D. Smith; Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines.
346 1817 Newcomb 13. A sixth. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Light reddish brown and deeper olive
with pale blue overtones on the reverse. Nice mint frost, well struck.
Fairly late die state, similar to the last lot. From Denis Boring; C. Douglas Smith; the "Alto” Sale (Stack’s,
December 11, 1970, lot 557).
347 1817 Newcomb 14. Close date, 1 far to left of bust; A in STATES high. Mint State-65. A lovely mint
red specimen with a few areas deepening toward brown. Satiny lustre, struck from worn dies, as
usual for this Randall Hoard issue, but decidedly better than often seen.
Normal worn die state, with a break connecting tops of first three stars, and another one across tops of TATES.
From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; ex Paramount Long Beach Sale, February 15, 1974.
348 1817 Newcomb 14. Another. Mint State-65, somewhat more sharply struck than the last. Mint red,
mellowing slightly in places; a few freckles. Well centered, nice cartwheel lustre. A very pleasing
Cent.
A slightly earlier die state, the breaks the same but the upper stars not drawn to borders. From C. Douglas
Smith; Jerry Bobbe; Shalowitz in 1974.
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THE CENTS OF 1817
349
Lot No. 349
1817 Newcomb 14. A third. Mint State-63. Light brown steel with pale iridescent overtones, some
deep russet freckles. A beautifully even coin with eye-catching mint frost across all surfaces.
Die state about as the last specimen, with a hint of rim crumbling at right obverse.
CONDITION CENSUS 1817 NEWCOMB 15
Lot No. 350
350 1817 Newcomb 15 (Low R-4). Close date, 1 far to left of bust; leaf centered under upright of F.
About Uncirculated-55. Golden-olive with fading mint red around some of the devices. Nice
glossy surfaces and lustre. Obverse slightly off-center, as often, but with all denticles represented.
A very difficult variety to locate in high grade, only three Mint State specimens known to exist
(including this one).
Same obverse as N.14, same die break through points of first 3 stars, but much fainter than on the other
variety, indicating that N.15 was struck before N.14. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Mrs. H.C. Fischer, via Louis
Helfenstein, privately.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1817 NEWCOMB 16 'H5 STARS”
Lot No. 351
351 1817 Newcomb 16. Fifteen stars; double denticle under center of left ribbon. Mint State-63.
The reverse almost fully mint red, the obverse red around stars and devices, elsewherp faded
a bit toward brown; a deeper spot by the nose, and two on the reverse. Reverse off-center,
normal for the variety. There is a small maple-leaf area of extra metal below the ear, as
made. Nice frosty surfaces, with some gloss surrounding the head. An important specimen of
this popular type coin.
Perfect dies, no clash marks, no rim break over AM. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Louis Helfenstein
privately; Oliver E. Fatter; ex T. James Clarke Collection, lot 157, as Uncirculated and Choice , R.
Naftzger, Jr.; Emmanuel Taylor; R. Max Mehl’s personal collection ; B.H. Collins; William Woodside.
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[THE CENTS OF 1817 & 1818
352 1817 Newcomb 16. Another. About Uncirculated-50. Medium brown with some deep russet gold in
the protected areas, faded from red. Reverse rotated 45 degrees counter-clockwise. Light blue
overtones on satiny lustre, off-center as usual. An attractive example of the 15-star type.
Somewhat late die state, no clash marks remaining on the obverse, and a small rim break oyer AM on the
reverse; the maple-leaf shaped area below the ear stronger. From R.E. Naftzger; ex Willard C. Blaisdell in 1976.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1817 NEWCOMB 17
353 1817 Newcomb 17 (Low R-5). Left foot of T in LIBERTY high; bisecting reverse crack (usually).
Extremely Fine-45. Light brown with traces of fading red around some devices. Scattered light
marks on a glossy surface. A prototype example of the grade, and well up in the Condition Census
of this rarest variety of the year; only two finer specimens are known, both in the ANS.
Very late, nearly terminal, die state of the reverse, all cracks clear including a final one from right serif of first
T in STATES through the wreath, bisecting the O in ONE; heavy clash marks at the center. From C. Douglas
Smith; one of the original Hines-Sheldon 77 high grade late dates acquired from Sheldon in trade in the 1950 s.
THE CENTS OF 1818
No. 354
No.
354 1818 Newcomb 6. Close, heavy date; heavy crack below STATES OF. Extremely Fine-45. Light
brown and olive with a touch of pastel on the lower reverse. Lustrous surfaces, a choice and
desirable specimen.
Late die state, the main crack running from ED all the way around to IC, with a small lump inside the lower
curve of the C; another faint break from field right of A through tops of TE. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection
(Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 409).
355 1818 Newcomb 7. Sixth star well right; point of leaf under D slightly past center, leaf below F under
left side. Mint State-60, would be a 63 but for a couple of small nicks on the jaw and field below.
The obverse is light reddish brown with substantial amounts of mint red on the head and outlining
the date and stars; the reverse is medium brown with steel blue overtones. A nice frosty coin.
Late die state, obverse breaks through stars 6-7; rim through star 5 to coronet tip; star 1 nearly to first digit of
the date; connecting 81 in date near bases. Raised break back of the ear. Reverse has large cud connecting the
rim firmly to 0, and rim crumbling over F AMER. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part 11 (Stack’s, December 4,
1984, lot 1586); Newcomer Collection, lot 518.
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THE CENTS OF 1818
356 1818 Newcomb IVi. About Uncirculated-50. Medium brown and olive with traces of fading red on
much of the obverse and reverse. Clear double profile on the nostrils, mouth, lips, chin and jaw
beneath. Nice lustre.
Early die state, the breaks at star 5, behind ear, and from star 1 toward first digit of the date missing or
extremely faint. No die break from O to rim on reverse, no rim crumbling. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 411).
357 1818 Newcomb 8 (Low R-4). Wide date, 81 close, hair coils opposite 10th star joined; point of leaf
under D near right, leaf under F centered. Extremely Fine-45. Deep chocolate brown obverse, the
reverse golden tan faded from original mint red; glossy surfaces, pleasing lustre.
Late die state, breaks encircling nearly the whole obverse, and cuds and rim crumbling from star 5 to beyond
star 8. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 412).
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1818 NEWCOMB 9
358 1818 Newcomb 9. Wide date with curl over 1. Mint State-63. From our Bartle Collection Sale
(October 24, 1984, lot 693), described as "wholly mint red fading to a red iridescence. By far,
finer than the Starr specimen. This is more than likely "The Finest Known.” (SEE COLOR
ELATE)
Fairly late die state, rim and denticle breakdown and actual rim breaks over stars 6-7 and ST A.
Lot No. 359
359 1818 Newcomb 9'/2. Extremely Fine-45. Light to medium brown with touches of faded mint color. A
couple of small darker areas near the rims. Lovely lustrous surfaces. Double profile at nostrils, ups,
and below jaw.
Slightly earlier die state than the last lot, the obverse rim break smaller and the reverse one missing. X
Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 414); earlier from the Dr. George P. French Sale
Max Mehl, 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 406) as "Uncirculated.”
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[THE CENTS OF 1818
A SPLENDID OFFERING OF
MINT STATE RANDALL HOARD SPECIMENS
Lot No. 360
360 1818 Newcomb 10. Cracks encircle all stars; point of leaf under D near right, leaf under F centered.
Mint State-65. Beautiful soft mint red with a thin splash of smoke within right side of wreath;
nice frosty surfaces, full cartwheel lustre.
Normal die state, cracks encircling obverse stars, a branch crack to rim by star 11. From Anthony J. Terran-
ova.
361 1818 Newcomb 10. Another. Mint State-60 or a bit better, a good deal of original mint red on both
sides complemented by light brown. Satiny lustre, attractive appearance.
Normal die state, as last.
362 1818 Newcomb 10. A third. Mint State-60. Sharpness and lustre of a 65 coin, but light cheek marks.
Deep red with violet overtones, an excellent example of the typical "keg toning” of this variety.
Die state as last.
No. 363
Lot No. 364
363 1818 Newcomb 10. A fourth. Mint State-60. Blended walnut and deep red-gold toning with irides-
cence. Another nice, sharp, fully frosty coin.
Die state as last.
364 1818 Newcomb 10. A fifth. Mint State-60. A few field nicks. Deep red, fading into brown at the
borders. A well struck piece with mint bloom.
Die state as last.
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THE CENTS OF 1818 & 1819
365 1818 Newcomb 10. A sixth. Mint State-60. Possibly cleaned in the past. Golden tan and lustrous,
iridescent violet overtones.
Die state as last.
366 1818 Newcomb 10. A seventh. About Uncirculated-55. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as
"Light reddish and olive steel, sharp and bright. A few small contact marks and carbon spots.
Randall Hoard variety, but probably not from the hoard, as it is uncommonly well struck and
clean-surfaced. Possibly recolored, but retoning nicely if so.”
Die state as last. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1592).
THE CENTS OF 1819
367 1819/8 Newcomb 1. Large overdate. Mint State-63. Reddish brown and olive with a splash of sea-
green behind the head. A small cheek nick, otherwise beautiful glossy surfaces with the obverse
somewhat reflective. A lovely, fully struck example.
Fairly early die state, no rim breaks, but traces of die clashing within the wreath and slight bulging at the
bottom of the 9. From Denis Coring; Myles Z. Gerson; Jerry Bobbe; George F. Scanlon Collection (Stack s,
October 24, 1973, lot 77).
368 1819 Newcomb 5 (borderline R-4). Small close date with stars distant; highest leaf far past
final S. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described there as "Mint State-60. Handsome golden
brown, bold strike a triPe off center on the obverse, just a few microscopic nicks on virtually
nawless surfaces.” The Newcomb Plate Coin, obverse and reverse, and one of the very
finest known specimens of this rare variety. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Intermediate die state, obverse denticles full, the reverse ones almost gone, leaving only a raised rim. Ex
Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1599); previously from the Newcomb
Collection, (J.C. Morgenlhau, May 16, 1945, lot 525) as "Uncirculated.
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[THE CENTS OF 1819
Lot No. 369 Lot No. 370
369 1819 Newcomb 6. Small close date with stars distant; point of leaf under final S right of center.
About Uncirculated-50, medium to deep brown toning with touches of deep olive, satiny lustre.
An attractive coin.
Intermediate die state, bold denticles, some bulging on the reverse, with attendant weakening of O in ONE and
E in CENT. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 433).
370 1819 Newcomb 8. Close date with stars distant; point of highest leaf slightly past final S. Mint
State-63, with some claims to gem status. A mint red coin with a few areas beginning to fade
toward brown. Bright, full lustre, handsome glossy surfaces, a real beauty.
Intermediate die state, most of the engraver’s scratch connecting tops of TE in UNITED gone, but the one at
bases of AT clear. Ex Garrett Collection, Part I, (Bowers & Ruddy, November 28, 1979, lot 137), there misattri-
buted as "N.2.” Earlier from George Massamore in 1883.
371 1819 Newcomb 8. Another. Mint State-60. Very sharp hair and wreath, light brown with iridescent
toning. Unfortunately, the left obverse field and the cheek have been smoothed, presumably to
remove nicks, and the coin is lightly burnished.
Die state as last.
372 1819 Newcomb 8V2. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Mint State-60. Pale golden steel,
faintly iridescent; profile doubled at nose and on lips, a very scarce state. Obverse markedly off
center, reverse perfectly centered. Excellent surfaces.”
Die state similar to the last. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1601); from
Henry C. Hines; from Lyman H. Low Sale on April 9, 1914.
No.
No.
373 1819 Newcomb 9. Wide date, spaced 18 19; doubled R in AMERICA. Mint State-60 or a bit better.
From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Beautiful glittering blue olive steel, well struck and
centered; only a few minute contact marks and a rub or two from 'gem’ class.”
Somewhat late die state, mint refinishing of the die having removed the engraver’s scratch connecting the bases
of TA. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1602); earlier from the Newcomb Collection
(J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 529).
374 1819 Newcomb 9. Another. Mint State-60 because of a couple of tiny obverse rim nicks, but the
sharpness, lustre, and overall appearance are those of a higher grade. Soft reddish brown with
traces of fading mint color.
Die state as last.
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THE CENTS OF 1820
No.
375 1820/19 Newcomb 1. The Large Overdate. Extremely Fine-45. The sharpness of About Uncirculated,
but with a slightly porous patch between the head and stars 7-8. Mahogany and deep olive toning,
the surfaces generally glossy. Underdate clear.
Early die state, clear recutting at bases of 18, and engraver’s scratch connecting bases of AM on reverse. Ex
Garrett Collection, Part I (Bowers & Ruddy, November 18, 1979, lot 139); earlier from George Massamore in
1883.
RED BOOK PLATE COIN
No.
376 1820/19 Newcomb 3. Small overdate, 19 at right side of 20. Mint State-63 or better. Largely
mint red with some areas fading into light brown. One tiny mark on the cheek, otherwise the
surfaces are superb. Strong strike. A highly desirable specimen, from a famous collection.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Intermediate die state, the underlying 1 visible but the 9 gone; clear recutting on outer points of star 11
From Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; Jerry Bobbe; C. Douglas Smith; Bobbe; Bowers & Ruddy sale
(January 30, 1975, lot 91); William Festus Morgan Collection (J.C. Morgenthau, June lb, 1933, lot 1/3),
from the famous Henry Beckwith Collection (S.H. Chapman, April 27, 1923, lot 56, plated). Plate coin in
the 1977 and 1978 Red Book, for both the overdate and the Small Date illustrations.
Note: the pedigree given in the Beckwith Sale (ex Mougey lot 13; Frothingham Sale) is false; this com
was not in the Mougey sale.
377 1820 Newcomb 11. Long peak to 1, as on the quarter dollars of the year. About Uncirculate - •
From the Robinson Brown Sale, described there as "lustrous light brown with sorne g^l^n tin
and darker areas; faint field scratch between the fourth star and the nose, tiny nicks in the sam
area, and another faint nick between FA on the reverse.” In a tie with several others for four
finest known. Bright and attractive.
Fairly early die state, the engraver’s scratch connecting tops of TE in UNITED clear iggs,
punching of Tin CENT prominent. From the Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1030,
lot 538); Del Bland; Chuck Furjanic.
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THE CENTS OF 1820
IMPRESSIVE 1820 NEWCOMB 13
378 1820 Newcomb 13. Widest large date, divided 18 20; point of leaf under D far past right; "connected
stars.” Mint State-65. A beautiful mingling of fiery red and pale brown on excellent surfaces. A
fully struck specimen with great eye appeal, far nicer than the Randall Hoard specimens of this
variety.
Normal die state, breaks encircling the obverse. From Denis Loring; earlier from the Kagin auction of February
29, 1972, lot 135.
379 1820 Newcomb 13. Another. Mint State-65. From our Starr Sale, Part II, catalogued as "Outstand-
ing specimen of a variety usually ex the Randall Hoard. Obverse toned from faded mint red to
golden brown, reverse a lovely rose red with true mint bloom. Surfaces this short of perfection
just a few tiny nicks at CENT, and a faint fingerprint at date. So nice it probably never was in the
Randall Hoard; much more beautiful than the full blazing red of many of its beat-up brethren.”
Die state as last. From the Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1612); earlier from
the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 539).
380 1820 Newcomb 13. A third. Mint State-63 because of a couple of nicks on the chin. Deep rose red
interlaced with patches of sea-green. Extremely sharp strike with all hair strands and leaf veins
full. Cartwheel lustre.
Die state as last.
381
382
1820 Newcomb 13. A fourth. Mint State-63. Light brown and tan with deep walnut on parts of the
reverse. Nice strong strike, a lustrous specimen with excellent surfaces.
Die state as last.
1820 Newcomb 15V2. Small date, top of T almost touches upper line; leaf point under C in AMERICA
almost even with right side. Mint State-63. From the Robinson Brown Sale, catalogued as lus-
trous dark brown blended with faded mint red color; the reverse is darker, mottled with reds, golds,
and iridescent hues.”
Heavy die clash marks in the central reverse, and parts of that side developing die rust. Ex Robinson S. Brown,
Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 544); previously in Paramount’s 1967 ANA Sale (August 8,
1967, lot 2875).
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THE CENTS OF 1821
VERY RARE PROOF 1821 NEWCOMB 1
Lot No. 383
383 1821 Newcomb 1. Close date, final 1 low. From our Starr Sale, catalogued there as "PROOF.
Glittering, highly reflective reddish olive steel, a few dark spots and purely microscopic
contact marks; some 'cabinet friction’ on wreath, indicating that the coin may have been
displayed obverse uppermost. Incredible gem - meets all the unrealistically rigid Newcomb
proof criteria; e.g., the squarest of square edges on a thick, highly polished planchet; well
centered, needle-sharp strike, brilliant mirror finish. Evidently manufectured with painstak-
ing and knowledgeable care, attaining medallic clarity by several impressions - some stars
and letters being double struck, some leaves and letters tripled. Listed by Breen; almost two
dozen proofs of the variety are known, but it is difficult to visualize a better one.” This coin
has been called a "gorilla Proof.” (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Earliest die state, perfect dies. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 141); Hollinbeck
Stamp & Coin Co. (Kagin’s), May 19, 1946, probably from the C. David Pierce collection; Virgil M. Brand;
Dr. Thomas Hall.
Lot No. 384
384 1821 Newcomb 2. Wide date, 8 low, strong inner circle. Mint State-60. A 63-coin but for a faint line
of reeding marks from the chin-toward star 3. Deep walnut and golden olive obverse, the reveise
lighter reddish brown with pale green overtones. Somewhat reflective obverse, showing that polish
still remained from the Proof die. Full cartwheel lustre on the reverse. A lovely coin.
Early die state, engraver’s scratch from bust tip to rim below star 1 clear. Ex Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson,
Jerry Bobbe; Dr. Robert J. Shalowitz; Lester Merkin’s Sale of October 6, 1972, lot 554; Wayne
Fitzgerald; previously from the Hillyer Ryder Collection (New Netherlands 41st sale, September 26, 1953, o
847); ex U.S. Coin Company (Wayte Raymond) Sale of October 23 , 1913.
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THE CENTS OF 1822
No.
No. 386
385 1822 Newcomb 2. Close date, leaf below C in AMERICA under right side. About Uncirculated-55.
Rich golden tan with hints of red, some deepening on the lower curls and parts of the neck and
cheek; the reverse is slowly toning toward brown. There is a hairline scratch across the bar below
N in CENT. Full satiny lustre, a handsome cent.
Intermediate die state, thin break from the rim below star 12 up through points of the next 4 stars and ending
in the field above star 7; fragment of base arc line between SO, and the serif of the first S in STATES connected
to the rim. Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 552); Ray Chatham, C.
Douglas Smith; Myles Z. Gerson; C.D. Smith (1962); ex John O. Clark.
CONDITION CENSUS 1822 NEWCOMB 5
386 1822 Newcomb 5, Wide even date, equidistant from stars; I in LIBERTY low. Mint State-60, the
reverse closer to 63. A nick on the cheek, but the surfaces otherwise very nice. Glowing golden tan
and light brown on the obverse, the reverse reddish brown and pastel with cartwheel lustre.
Late die state, many small die rust marks on the neck and face. From Denis Coring ; Del Blcmd; Gordon
Wrubel; Superior sale (February 16, 1976, lot 1537); W.F. Florence; Fuller; New Netherlands sale (Decernber 13,
1958, lot 132); E. Landau; Judge Thomas L. Gaskill Collection (New Netherlands 50th Sale, December 6, 1957,
lot 1427).
387 1822 Newcomb 6. Wide even date, most stars recut; leaf below C in AMERICA nearly under
right side. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described there as "Mint State-63, glittering golden
olive, opalescent rainbow undertones. Magnificent sharp impression, typical of early business
strikes from these dies, from which brilliant proofs were coined. All that a large cent should
be, and evidently so recognized by the great artist who once owned it.” Tied for finest
known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, no trace of die rust. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot
1621); Jascha Heifitz Sale (J.C. Morgenthau, December 22, 1937).
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THE CENTS OF 1822 & 1823
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1822 NEWCOMB 12
Lot No. 388
388 1822 Newcomb 12 (R-4). Wide date; point of leaf under D past center, point of leaf under final S near
right. Mint State-60. Glossy surfaces, the obverse tan and fading red with iridescent overtones; the
reverse showing a substantial amount of mint color. A small spot removed above the head between
stars 8-9, the surrounding field deeply toned with blue iridescence. Some claims to a higher grade.
Faint die break from star 7 through the head, the obverse die of Newcomb 7. Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr.
Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 569); R.E. Naftzger; Del Bland; Willard C. Blaisdell; Walter Allen
Collection (New Netherlands’ 44th Sale, June 23, 1954, lot 192).
THE CENTS OF 1823
ATTRACTIVE 1823 NEWCOMB 2
389 1823 Newcomb 2. Perfect date. Mint State-60. Microscopic marks on the cheek and some
planchet defects on the central reverse. An edge bruise over star 10. Attractive medium
brown with hints of faded olive, the surface lustrous. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Heavy rim breaks from right of star 4 to right of star 5, and over star 6 and to right of it. From Denis
Loring; Harmer-Rooke Sale of September 19, 1980, lot 87; Joe Haines; Bowers & Ruddy, D. Loring, C.
Douglas Smith; New Netherlands 50th (December 6, 1957, lot 1438); Judge Gaskill; Carl Wurtzbach.
390
I.ot No. 390
T823” Restrike in copper. Mint State-60, perhaps better. Prooflike surface with pink and violet
obverse iridescence, the reverse largely mint red. Struck from thoroughly shattered ^d ri^te
dies, probably one of the last strikes made. The immense rim breaks and roughness have been
smoothed off, as often seen. . > rhp
Extremely late die state, trisecting die breaks on both sides, an amazingly bright com for the die state, ine
restrikes were not of Mint origin (though the obverse die was originally of the correct date, the reverse was a
reworked one from 1813). The first 49 pieces were produced for Mickley by Edward Cogan before the dies began
to break up; later strikes may have been made for Dickeson; Haseltine struck more, including a reputed dozen
silver, these last in 1879. Ex Bowers & Ruddy Sale of November 12, 1984, lot 51.
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THE CENTS OF 1824
391 1824/2 Newcomb 1. The Overdate. About Uncirculated-55, extremely close to full Mint State.
Lovely golden tan and brown with traces of fading red on both sides. A fully lustrous example.
Slightly soft at stars 1 and 2, with the underdate quite clear. A few pinpoint marks in the left
obverse field do not detract from its beauty. This is the coin that started Denis Loring on his
collection of late dates. It didn’t fit his early date collection when Gerson sold it to him, but he
couldn’t bear to part with it. So, to justify keeping it, he decided to collect the late dates!
Late die state, the reverse break encircling all of the legend except OF, and the obverse with a hairline break
from the base of 1 to the lower right point of star 1, another connecting stars 6-7 and extending left of the former .
From Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; privately from Stack’s; Philip G. Straus Collection (Stack’s, May 1, 1959,
lot 290); New Netherlands’ 1952 ANA Sale of the Homer K. Downing coins (August 16, 1952, lot 2161, plated).
(The pedigree of the R.S. Brown, Jr. specimen (lot 576) is erroneous: that coin matches the Lahrman specimen,
but not this piece, which is plate matched to the Downing coin.)
HANDSOME 1824 NEWCOMB 2
Lot No. 392
392 1824 Newcomb 2. Close date. Mint State-63. Light brown mingled with both light and deep
red, some bluish-olive overtones about the full mint frost. Very handsome! (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Intermediate die state, some die rust on the neck and central reverse, but no real sign of die crumbling.
Ex Denis Loring; D.B. Nielsen; Del Bland; C. Chaplan.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
393 1824 Newcomb 3. Divided date 18 24. Extremely Fine-45. Reddish and golden olive steel, lustrous
and beautiful despite small planchet defects at the bust tip and bottom of numeral 4. An important
coin, its obverse and reverse depicted on Plate IV of Newcomb’s book on the cents of 1816-1857.
Faintest trace of doubling on the nose and tip of the coronet, but certainly not enough to merit
classification as "N.3V2.”
Early die state, denticles clear where struck, but both sides slightly off-center. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection,
Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1631); previously from the Judge Thomas L. Gaskill Collection (New
Netherlands, December 7, 1957 , lot 1448); ex Newcomb Collection.
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THE CENTS OF 1825
Lot No. 394 Lot No. 396
394 1825 Newcomb 2. Medium date, no inner circle; large A’s, long F; point of leaf under F past right.
From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Mint State-60. Pale golden steel, sharp but slightly off-
center, a characteristic of this scarce variety. Lustrous reflective surfaces, light kegging on cheek
and at star 13. Lovely cent, showing all the delicate cracks mentioned by Newcomb, only seen on
sharp Uncirculated examples.”
Late die state, crack from head to upper rim and one from the bust tip through tip of 1 in date to lower rim;
reverse hairline crack through E in CENT, ribbon, branch, to lower rim. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II
(Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1632); previously from the J.C. Morgenthau Sale of October 5, 1939.
AN EXCEPTIONAL 1825 NEWCOMB 8
Lot No. 395
395 1825 Newcomb 8. Square-serif LIBERTY; small A’s, short F, point of leaf under F near right.
Mint State-65, light toning spots. The overall color is a beautiful and subtle green with
golden highlights. Lovely surfaces, full lustre, the obverse very slightly off-center. An excep-
tionally nice example of the "green cents” in the late dates. (SEE COLOR I LATE)
Early die state, perfect dies.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
396
1825 Newcomb 9a. Wide date, strong inner circle; large A’s, short F, lump under T in CENT. Mint
State-60. Would be a 65 if not for a small mark by the chin. Magnificent pale brown and rnint red,
with the latter predominating on the reverse; full cartwheel lustre. A superb coin. One of the ines
known business strikes, and the Newcomb plate coin.
Early die state, no breaks, no stars drawn to the edge. Ex Denis Loring; Anthony J.
Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 179); Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines; Albert D. Davis Collection
(Henry Chapman, December 20, 1916, lot 128), described as "Uncirculated. Wonderfully s^harp impression, so
deep in fact as to make it appear to have an inner line. Beautiful brown color . A gon. Lost
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THE CENTS OF 1826
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1826 NEWCOMB 1
No. 397
397 1826 Newcomb 1. Short dashes from a misplaced star after 6; large S’s, point of leaf under F
right of center. Mint State-63 with strong claims to 65, despite a couple of obverse hairlines.
Magnificent pale brown and olive with light iridescence. Full lustre, beautifully even sur-
faces. Full radial lines on the stars. Slightly off-center as seems to be normal for the variety.
A gorgeous cent. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Very early die state with both "dashes” clear after the 6 (the die cutter seems to have used the star punch
instead of the 6, and then corrected the error). Thin spines from several leaves on the reverse, an engraver s
scratch from the center of T to the upright of the E in UNITED . Faint but multiple die clashing traces
within the wreath; "ghost” outline of leaf below ME. Ex Denis Loring; Gene Sanders.
CONDITION CENSUS 1826 NEWCOMB 6
Lot No. 398
398 1826 Newcomb 6. Sixth star slightly right; large S’s, first A in AMERICA punched too far left, then
corrected. Mint State-63, a small planchet defect right of the lowest curl and a darker toning patch
left of star 13. Lovely light olive and brown with traces of faded mint color on the reverse. Pale
greenish-blue overtones. Nice lustre, pleasing surfaces.
Intermediate die state, die rust around the ear, etc., the hairline break from the bust tip to star 1 present but
that from, star 12 to curl absent; rim break over star 7 and to left.
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THE CENTS OF 1826
Lot No. 399
399 1826 Newcomb 7. Base of R in LIBERTY punched too low, then corrected; N in CENT repunched and
leaning right. About Uncirculated-55. Light reddish tan with touches of mint red around parts of
the wreath and reverse legend. A few deeper toning areas on each side. Fully frosty and lustrous.
Late die state, some obverse denticles beginning to fade or blur together. Dies refinished, most clash marks on
the reverse gone.
DESIRABLE 1826/5 NEWCOMB 8
Lot No. 400
400 1826/5 Newcomb 8 (High R-3). Overdate, spaced 1 8 26; small S’s, point of highest leaf midway
between S-0. About Uncirculated-55. Light brown and olive with some darker patches on the
obverse and a touch of verdigris at right wreath. Satiny surfaces, cartwheel lustre. Scarcest variety
of the year.
Serif of the underlying 5 visible within the upper curve of the 6. Late die state, denticles breaking down, parts
of the reverse legend drawn to the rim. From Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; Jerry Bobbe; ex New England Rare
Coin Galleries on August 16, 1983.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
Lot No. 401
401 1826 Newcomb 9. Widest date; small S’s, lump below T in CENT. Mint State-63, bold strike.
Largely mint red (especially the reverse) and displaying cartwheel lustre; a small spot at L in
LIBERTY, and a sprinkling of others. Pale blue-green overtones. A handsome specimen. The
Newcomb Plate Coin, both obverse and reverse. Tied for finest known.
Intermediate die state, some denticles beginning to break down, but no rim break. Traces of the center
dot remain on the reverse. From R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; Floyd T. Starr Collection^ Part I (Stack Jitney ,
1984, lot 190); Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 580).
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THE CENTS OF 1827
Lot No. 402 Lot No. 403
402 1827 Newcomb 1. Closest date, sixth star slightly right; point of highest leaf near O. Extremely
Fine-45. From our Starr sale, Part II, catalogued as "Very dark olive steel, perfectly struck and
centered, all details fully up.” The obverse is the Newcomb Plate Coin, and is beautifully
framed by a full and even border of denticles.
Fairly early die state, the horizontal line right of the bar on the reverse still quite visible, and no die rust in the
R or C of AMERICA. Ex Corrado Romano Collection (Stack’s, June 16, 1987, lot 1132); previously from the
Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1646); ex Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C.
Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 581).
CONDITION CENSUS 1827 NEWCOMB 4
403 1827 Newcomb 4. Curl entirely over 7, sawtooth denticles; right base of first A in AMERICA too
long; IBER punched too low, then corrected. Mint State-60. From the Robinson Brown Sale, de-
scribed as "Light brown and olive with reddish shades, the reverse slightly darker, overlaid with a
delicate greenish iridescence; the surfaces are exceptionally choice, fully lustrous and frosty. Tied
with about a dozen others of similar quality in the Condition Census for third finest known, and
may even possibly be second best.” There is some striking weakness at the central obverse, with
ER not fully brought up.
Early die state, denticles sharp on both sides; die rust below truncation and above right part of the date. Ex
Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 630); Kagin’s Sale of February 26, 1982, lot
138.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
Lot No. 404
404 1827 Newcomb 11. Wide date; point of highest leaf midway between S-0, doubled base on T in
CENT. Mint State-63. From our Starr Sale, catalogued as "Lustrous clean-surfaced olive
steel, faded mint red outlining the devices. Obverse broad struck in lower right quadrant,
date a bit flat, die crumbling under nose. Ideal date or type coin.” The Newcomb Plate
Coin, both sides. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Late die state, die crumbling below the nose and the die lines on the reverse totally gone. Ex Denis
Loring; Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 203); earlier from the Newcomb
Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 590).
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THE CENTS OF 1828
405 1828 Newcomb 2. Large date, 82 close, feet of ER nearly touch; final A too close to stem. Mint State-
63. Light brown and mint red, the obverse devices framed by original color. A couple of small cheek
marks, otherwise nearly gem. Nice satiny surfaces.
Remains of the base of an incorrectly punched 2 nearly connecting the base of 28. From the Essex Institute Sale
(Stack’s, February 7, 1975, lot 194).
CONDITION CENSUS 1828 NEWCOMB 3
406 1828 Newcomb 3. Large date, 82 close, feet of ER nearly touch; point of leaf under D even with right
side. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Lustrous light brown and reddish tan toning; beautiful sur-
faces, some smoky overtones. Tied with three others for second finest known.
Late die state, dies refinished and the erroneous 2 completely gone. Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection
(Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 645); Victor Stein (Kagin’s 1983 ANA Sale, August 16, 1983, lot 356); Wayne
G. Slife Collection (Lester Merkin, October 6, 1972, lot 579); Garry Fitzgerald; Louis Helfenstein Collection
(Lester Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 122); Lester Merkin; Penn -Ohio Convention Sale (James Kelly, November 3,
1960, lot 861).
Lot No. 407 Lot No. 408
407 1828 Newcomb 5. Large date, 82 close, feet of ER nearly touch; point of highest leaf near 0. Very
Fine-35. Light golden brown, a sharp and well centered specimen.
Early obverse die state, the remains of the mispunched 2 clear below 28; faint reverse break through tops of
TED. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1655); Newcomb Collection, Part II
(J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 603); J.C. Morgenthau Sale, November 19, 1936.
408 1828 Newcomb 7. 2 over an erroneous 8; point of highest leaf about halfway between S-0. About
Uncirculated-55. Lustrous, medium brown with traces of faded mint red; nice frost. Die rust as
usual on this issue.
Fairly late die state, extensive die rust on the obverse. Traces of the mispunched 8 visible; the usual thin die
break from 28 through stars 13-12. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 527).
Lot No. 409
409 1828 Newcomb 10. Small date; left top of M too long. Mint State-60. Medium brown with olive-green
and pale blue overtones; glossy surfaces. Small reverse nicks, but full denticles on both sides,
very nice specimen of this popular type coin.
Intermediate die state, on the early side as the denticles are still fairly sharp at the left reverse, h rom Denis
Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; ex Larry Whitlow in 1975.
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FHE CENTS OF 1828 & 1829
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1828 NEWCOMB 11
Lot No. 410
410 1828 Newcomb 11. Large date, 82 apart; remains of a mispunched S between D-S and a
mispunched O between S-0. Mint State-63. The obverse almost completely mint red on the
field and in the recesses, shading into brown on the highest areas; the reverse is more
mellowed red and has a dark spot at the top rim touching the E in STATES. Full mint lustre,
the obverse with bright cartwheel effect. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Very early die state of the reverse: in addition to the traces of the mispunched S and O, the D has also
been repunched farther left, there are traces of the base of a T in the bottom of the first S, the CA in
AMERICA were punched too high and repunched lower, etc. Ex Bowers & Merena Sale (November 1984,
lot 2051).
THE CENTS OF 1829
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1829 NEWCOMB 1
Lot No. 411
411 1829 Newcomb 1. Close date, complete inner circle; large letters, point of leaf under S past
right. Mint State-63. Iridescent, mainly olive and light brown, with bluish overtones and
dashes of mint red. A faint hairline on the cheek, but full strong denticles. Well centered, as
usual for the variety, with characteristic weakness at 0 in ONE. Appealing glossy surfaces.
Very rare above Extremely Fine. Probably finest known.
Late die state, hairline crack on the reverse from the rim above M through the tops of ER. Ex Denis
Loring; Bowers & Merena Sale of June 19, 1984, lot 3372; E. Yale Clarke Collection (Stack’s, October 25,
1975, lot 94); Louis Helfenstein Collection (Lester Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 127); the H.A. Sternberg
Sale (M.H. Bolender, March 2, 1956, lot 1642); the Hillyer Ryder Collection (New Netherlands, September
26, 1953, lot 870); earlier from the R.D. Hunter Sale (Thomas Elder, April 9, 1925). An impressive
pedigree!
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THE CENTS OF 1829
412 1829 Newcomb 2. Close date, cracked through first four stars; large letters, point of highest leaf
midway between S-0. About Uncirculated-50. From the Robinson Brown Sale, described as
"beautiful glossy dark brown and deeper modulations; there is a tiny nick on the neck under the
jaw, but elsewhere exceptionally choice and lustrous.”
Diagnostic break through the first four stars and left toward date; another break through stars 11 to 13. Ex
Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 659J; earlier from the Jack Collins Collec-
tion (Bowers & Ruddy, January 25, 1983, lot 588).
EXTREMELY RARE BRONZED PROOF 1829 NEWCOMB 6
413 1829 Newcomb 6. High date, long fine denticles; large letters, point of leaf under F slightly
past right. Bronzed Proof. Matte-like surfaces with very fine granulation as made in the
bronzing process. A few faint hairlines, but incredible detail in the hair. Matching die state to
the Garrett coin, another bronzed Proof with golden-bronze rather than brick red finish. The
four stars above the head are characteristically weak on this piece, as the were on the Garrett
one. A major rarity, one of only about eight known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state. Ex William B. Chamberlin Collection (Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 41).
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1829 NEWCOMB 6
Lot No. 414
414 1829 Newcomb 6. Another. Mint State-63. From the Robinson Brown Sale, catalogued ^
did, lustrous light brown with generous splashes of faded mint red color, mellowing to gold an an
shades; a microscopic nick or two away from being absolutely flawless.
Early die state, no break on the reverse. Ex Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986,
lot 665); from Ray Chatham.
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THE CENTS OF 1829 & 1830
Lot No. 415
415 1829 Newcomb 8V2. Short 1, star close to bust; large letters, point of leaf under C near right and
close. Extremely Fine-40. Light brown with touches of faded mint color around the legends and
devices. Minor nicks in the fields, but lustrous and close to choice overall. Double profile on coronet
band, nose, lips, chin, hairbun, and some parts of the wreath.
Intermediate die state, denticles weaker at the lower right and right reverse; diagonal die lines between FA,
same reverse die as 1828 Newcomb 9. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 539).
THE CENTS OF 1830
Lot No. 416
416 1830 Newcomb 1. Closest date, complete inner circle; large letters, final A almost touches stem.
Mint State-63 despite light cheek marks. Light brown and lustrous deep red obverse, the
reverse that famous "late date green” color over mint frost. A beautiful specimen with cart-
wheel lustre. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, the obverse inner circle complete, stars with full radial lines, no die breaks; rare in this
state.
417 1830 Newcomb 1. Another. Mint State-60. Mottled fading red and light brown, perhaps dipped at
some point in the past. Frosty surfaces.
Late die state, obverse refinished, the inner circle now broken below 18; thin die break from the rim above star
1 through the points of star 2 to the border over star 3.
418 1830 Newcomb 5. High, straight date; large letters, points of leaves under the centers of D, final S,
and F. About Uncirculated-50. Light olive and pale brown with soft mint red outlining many
parts of the devices. Only about eight known above Extremely Fine.
Intermediate die state, the peripheries of the dies starting to break down and some parts of the legends drawn
toward the rims.
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THE CENTS OF 1830 & 1831
Lot No. 419
419 1830 Newcomb 6 (R-4). High, straight date; the famous Small Letters reverse. Very Fine-35. From
our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Small letters, famous type coin. Medium gray steel, probably
struck more than once, producing a very thick edge with high protective 'wire’ rims. Characteristic
flatness on tip of coronet, top hair, lower right wreath. Microscopically granular, quite pleasing
surfaces; small planchet void and tiny rim nick at RIC. For some inexplicable reason the edge of
this coin appears to have been very delicately tapped or hammered; to the naked eye it appears
polished and unworn.” The only small letter reverse die of the year.
Relatively early die state of the reverse, crack through TES OF but no other cracks yet visible. Ex Floyd T.
Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1666); earlier from the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C.
Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 617).
420 1830 Newcomb 8. No "inner circle,” 0 high; large letters, point of leaf under F past right. Mint
State-60. Light brown with mint red surrounding the devices and covering a good deal of the
reverse. Glossy surfaces, a couple of small field marks but handsome overall appearance.
Moderately late die state, the hairline break from below the first star to the bust tip branched tol ^ date, but
repunching on that digit clear, and the die not yet refinished to remove die rust. Ex Denis Coring, Ed Hipps.
421 1830 Newcomb 8. Another. About Uncirculated-50. Chestnut and deep olive toning, slightly off
center. Glossy surfaces, mint frost surrounding the devices.
Die state similar to the last, but slightly earlier, with no branch from the crack to the 1. Ex Anthony J-
Terranova.
THE CENTS OF 1831
422
Lot No. 422
831 Newcomb 2'/2. First 1 in date high; small letters, point of leaf under F far past right. Mint
State-60. Lustrous olive brown with considerable lingering mint red. Lovely, near immaculat
surfaces.
Late die state, denticles somewhat faded, and rim crumbling on ^PartU
IBERTY, stars 12 and 13, and the rim cud over star 11 all doubled. Ex
(Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1674); Newcomb Collection (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, tot 623).
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THE CENTS OF 1831
DESIRABLE 1831 NEWCOMB 6V2
423 1831 Newcomb 6V2. Sixth star just right of coronet point; large letters, leaf very close to D.
Mint State-63. Lustrous walnut and steel, well struck and centered, lovely clean surfaces.
Profile, IBERTY, stars 7-12 lightly but clearly doubled. Faded mint red on the coronet and
outlining the head. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Late die state, reverse denticles fading and a small rim cud over ER; faint die crack from leaf below the
first T in STATES through the right base of A, middle of T to E (but not beyond); another faint crack
right from the top ofO. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1677); Henry
C. Hines; Thomas Elder Sale of June 28, 1926, lot 1781.
Lot No. 424
424 1831 Newcomb 7. Same obverse as N.6, but sawtooth denticles; C in AMERICA nearly closed. Mint
State-60. Golden tan fading toward brown in places, traces of original red in protected areas.
Slightly soft strike, but nice glossy surfaces.
Obverse is the die of N.6, now refinished with the obverse denticles having a sawtooth appearance; reverse
denticles greatly weakened at the lower edge. From Denis Coring; Steve Ivy Sale (August 11, 1983, lot 1185).
Lot No. 425
425 1831 Newcomb 11. Date 1 831, first star closer to bust than usual; small letters, highest leaf barely
past S. Mint State-60, but light pinscratching in some areas of the fields, some reeding marks
before the face, and a cheek nick. Reddish brown with steel-blue overtones and traces of mint red,
the reverse iridescent. Surfaces somewhat reflective, sharply struck.
Fairly late die state, circular obverse break from the middle of 1 through the points of all stars; other obverse
breaks through the tops and bottoms of the date. Reverse breaks through ATES OF A, tops of UNIT to the rim
above F and the rim below the ribbon end.
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THE CENTS OF 1832
426 1832 Newcomb 1. Close date, sixth star slightly right of coronet point; small letters in legend and
denomination. Mint State-60. Deep olive brown with smoky patches near the rims on both sides.
Minor marks, but full mint lustre.
Perfect obverse; late state of the reverse, die break from last A in AMERICA through the branch, ribbon, ribbon
end, and lower parts of UNITED . From Denis Loring; Dane B. Nielsen.
APPARENTLY UNRECORDED BLUNDERED REVERSE
427 1832 Newcomb 2. Sixth star very close to coronet point, slightly left; small letters in legend,
large ones in denomination. BER in LIBERTY first punched too far left (and also low on the
E), then corrected. About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous light to medium brown steel. Bold
strike slightly off-center. Excellent surfaces, somewhat reflective. Nice mint frost.
The ever-present arc crack through the upper stars on the obverse; blundered reverse legend: TED
originally punched too far left, then corrected; the next word, from remaining traces, was punched in as
SATTES rather than STATES, then mostly ground off and repunched correctly. We have seen no mention
of this blunder. The obverse shows doubling on the bottom of the ear, and tripling on the forehead. Ex
Floyd T. Starr Collection Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1694); Hillyer Ryder Collection (New
Netherlands’ 41st Sale, September 26, 1953, lot 879); George M. Parsons (Henry Chapman, June 24, 1914,
lot 1873).
428 1832 Newcomb 3. Wide date, sixth star far past right; large letters in legends and denominatiom
Extremely Fine-45. Light brown with generally lustrous surfaces, faint scratches and pinpoin
granularity on the head. Lovely reverse.
Late die state, the denticles beginning to break down on both sides, with the start of a small rim cud above E
on the reverse. Ex Russell Wyatt (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 567).
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[THE CENTS OF 1832 & 1833
GEM 1832 NEWCOMB 3'/2
429 1832 Newcomb 31/2. Same dies as N.3. From our Cornell University Sale, described as "Bold
double profile. Uncirculated Gem. Frosty tan with some faded mint red. A superb strike and
well centered. A beauty!” (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, the denticles clear and sharp on both sides. Ex Cornell University Sale (Stack’s, May 30,
1975, lot 578).
THE CENTS OF 1833
CONDITION CENSUS 1833 NEWCOMB 1
430 1833 Newcomb 1. Closest date, sixth star left of coronet point; point of leaf under F past right. Mint
State-60. Pale brown steel with a splash of fading mint red at the upper obverse. Excellent sur-
faces with full cartwheel lustre. A beautiful cent. Only a few known in Mint State.
Moderately late die state, the cracks around the reverse well advanced as is the die bulging, but the obverse die
is perfect. From Anthony J. Terranova.
431 1833 Newcomb 2. Sixth star slightly left, low even date cracked through base; feet of RI well apart.
About Uncirculated-55. Light golden brown with just a hint of mint red on the reverse; nice even
color. Well struck on attractive surfaces. A pair of tiny rim nicks at stars 12 and 13, otherwise
Mint State.
Normal die break through base of date and outer portions of most stars, though not yet reaching star 10 ff'om
either side Reverse break through the tops of UNITED ST A and another from above R through ICA. Ex Floyd 1 .
Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1697); ex Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau,
May 16, 1945, lot 640).
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THE CENTS OF 1833
No.
432 1833 Newcomb 3. Low date, sixth star right of coronet tip, tenth star touches hair; point of leaf
below F under extreme left end. Mint State-60. Handsome light and even reddish brown, obviously
faded from original mint color. A small reverse rim nick, but lovely satiny surfaces with full mint
frost.
Early die state, denticles just beginning to break down in a couple of areas.
433 1833 Newcomb 3. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Handsome light walnut and deep golden olive,
some fading mint red at the upper left reverse. Lovely glossy surfaces, a very desirable specimen.
Somewhat more advanced die state, rim breakdown starting at the upper obverse and lower reverse.
PROBABLY FINEST KNOWN 1833/2 NEWCOMB 4
434 1833/2 Newcomb 4 (Low R-4). The Overdate, date high and close to bust and curls, sixth star
far right; point of leaf under S past right. From our Starr Sale, Part I, catalogued as Mint
State-65. Medium brown steel, some fading mint red. Another 'surprise,’ full blazing red
reverse. Somewhat off-center, O and CE and some stars flat as usual; two small keg nicks
meet on lower cheek. Scarce variety, rarest of the year, and this is the finest known speci-
men!” The R.S. Brown coin was catalogued as "tied with two others in the Condition Census
for second finest known; only surpassed by the Newcomb-Starr example, i.e. this coin. (SEE
C()IJ)R PE ATE)
Earlier die stale than the R.S. Brown coin, lower obverse crack present but no cracks connecting stars
four to eight; reverse breaks as on the Brown coin, traces of mispunched STATES Oh AMERICA visible at
the left of repunched letters. Ex Denis Coring; Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack s, June 13, 1984, ot
274); Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 643).
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ITHE CENTS OF 1833
A PAIR OF CONDITION CENSUS 1833 NEWCOMB 5
Lot No.
435
435 1833 Newcomb 5. Horned 8, sixth star right; final A far from stem. Mint State-65. Beautiful
deep golden olive and light brown with lovely pale blue and sea-green overtones. Magnificent
surfaces, full cartwheel lustre and a lovely warm glow. One of the finest known specimens.
Die break through the date and encircling all but the last 3 stars; reverse broken through tops of RICA,
bases of UNITED STATES, tops of OF; only AME unconnected.
Lot No. 436
436 1833 Newcomb 5. Another. Mint State-65. Light green steel and fading mint red obverse, the
reverse full mint color mixed with areas of blue-violet. Another lustrous example with eye-
catching lustre, just about on a par with the previous coin and perhaps preferable to those
who seek mint color.
Same die state as last. From Anthony J. Terranova.
Lot No. 437
437 1833 Newcomb 6. First star close to bust, sixth star left, blunt 1; large denomination, C in CENT
nearly closed. Mint State-63 with some claim to gem status. Soft brown with mint red surround-
ing all devices and filling the recesses of the head and hair. Even satiny surfaces; a beauty!
Perfect obverse die; the reverse has bases of all letters joined by a continuous die crack, with a branch of it to
the rim below ribbon end. From Denis Loring; R.E. Naftzger; Willard C. Blaisdell in 1975; CL Stoss
Collection (Abe Kosoff, October 21, 1959, lot 186); New Netherlands’ sale (December 6, 1957, lot 1546); Dorothy
Paschal; Judge Thomas Gaskill; F.Y. Parker Collection (Thomas Elder, April 11, 1935, lot 1885).
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THE CENTS OF 1834
Lot No. 438
438 1834 Newcomb 1. Small close date, large stars; large letters, two leaves under last A. About Uncir-
culated-50. Light brown steel, fading red and iridescent. Small nicks on the lower neck and left
field, and two edge nicks near star 6. All E’s on the reverse from a defective punch, the lower serifs
added to the die by hand. Pleasing lustre.
Late die state, obverse cracked from star 2 to star 12; reverse with crack from final A through the branch,
ribbon, bases of UNITED STATES, slanting up through OF to A. Traces of a mispunched C within the re-
punched C in AMERICA.
Lot No. 439
439 1834 Newcomb IV2. Same dies as N.l. Mint State-60. Pale golden tan obverse with mint red above
the head, the reverse a deeper reddish brown with pale blue overtones. Full cartwheel lustre, the
obverse particularly bright. Double profile on the forehead, nose, lips and chin.
Late die state, as last, though the breaks are fainter. From Jim McGuigan, May 1985.
CONDITION CENSUS 1834 NEWCOMB 2
440 1834 Newcomb 2. Small wider date, small 8, large stars; small letters, point of leaf under D
halfway between D and S. Mint State-65. Light brown steel with mint red in the coronet and
around parts of the reverse; pale bluish iridescent overtones. A superb specimen with magnif-
icent surfaces, full mint frost and cartwheel effect. (SEE COLOR RLAIE)
Fairly early die state, the obverse lightly cracked through the inner points of all the stars and connecting
to the first and last digits of the date. The reverse shows thin breaks through ST A to the wreath along the
wreath to below R (joined by vertical break from the first A in AMERICA), past I to CA. I rom Anthony J.
Terranova.
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THE CENTS OF 1834
Lot No. 441
Lot No. 442
441 1834 Newcomb 2V2. (R-5 as double profile). Same dies as Newcomb 2. About Uncirculated-55.
Lovely deep olive and brown with splashes of faded red, a frosty and very attractive specimen.
Double profile on part of the nose, lips, and upper chin.
Die state about as the last, but all cracks fainter. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985,
lot 584).
442 1834 Newcomb "2¥4” (R-7 as triple profile). Same dies as Newcomb 2. Mint State-60. Pale brown
steel and faded mint red. Well struck and centered, excellent surfaces. Tip of the nose, upper and
lower lips finely but very distinctly tripled. A beautiful specimen of this very rare die state.
Die breaks as on the last two pieces. (This die state was unknown to N ewcomb; the present specimen was
regarded as possibly unique in 1984. Another example. Extremely Fine-40, appeared in the R.S. Brown Sale.) Ex
Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1704); previously from Ben’s Stamp and Coin
Shop, Chicago, August 26, 1946.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1834 NEWCOMB 3
Lot No. 443
443 1834 Newcomb 3. Large date, small stars; small letters, open C in CENT. Mint State-65. A
glorious blending of pale brown and mint red on superb surfaces. The reverse is rotated about
40 degrees clockwise. A highly desirable specimen.
Somewhat late die state, crack from 4 in the date through stars 13 and 12 to the rim by star 11, and a
thin crack from star 12 halfway down to star 13. Private purchase from a dealer in 1955.
Lot No. 444
444 1834 Newcomb 3V2. Same dies as Newcomb 3. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Glossy surfaces with
light brown toning mingling with touches of walnut. A couple of small field marks behind the head.
A handsome coin with satiny lustre. Double profile from the forehead to the top of the chin,
doubling on LIBERTY. Reverse rotated as last.
Die state as last. From Anthony J. Terranova.
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THE CENTS OF 1834 & 1835
Lot No. 445
445 1834 Newcomb 31/2. Another. Mint State-60. Prooflike surfaces, glittering reddish steel. A good deal
of mint red outlining the devices and legends. Double profile and rotated reverse, as last. Well
centered, the first two stars flat as usual. Under a glass there are numerous criss-cross hairlines on
each side.
Die state as the last two, but the obverse cracks quite faint. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s,
December 4, 1984, lot 1705); previously from Part I of the same collection (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 286).
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
Lot No. 446
446 1834 Newcomb 5 (R-5). Large date and stars with crack encircling them; small letters, top of E in
CENT recut. Very Fine-30. Blue gray and brown toning. Minor marks, but generally nice surfaces,
cleaner than usual for the grade. Second rarest variety of the year. The reverse is the Newcomb
Plate Coin.
Reground obverse die from Newcomb 6, the lower parts of TY and lower curl weakened, small die chip between
stars 8-9; the obverse break is complete but fairly faint. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack s, December
4, 1984, lot 1707); previously from Newcomb’s duplicate collection.
THE CENTS OF 1835
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
Lot No. 447
447 1835 Newcomb 1. Head of 1834, large date and stars; point of leaf centered under F. Mint State-65.
Mint red toning toward lustrous olive steel. Well struck, slightly off-center. Excellent surface^
From our Floyd Starr Sale, Part I, described as "tied for third finest known. The Newcom
Plate Coin, both sides.
Fine die crack from the rim above star 3, passing through stars 4-13 and ending at the rim below the 5
date; reverse crack over ERI not yet visible. From Denis Loring; Ken Goldman; Floyd r. Starr Collection,
(Stack’s, June 13, 1Q84, lot 293); earlier from the Newcpmb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May lb,
lot 657).
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T’HE CENTS OF 1835
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
Lot No. 448
448 1835 Newcomb 2 (High R-3). Head of 1834, close straight date, small stars; point of leaf under
D near left. Mint State-65 or virtually so. From our Starr Sale, Part I, as "glossy reddish
chocolate, mint red fetchingly imprisoned in the devices, including a 'neon’ LIBERTY. Slight-
ly off-center, the reverse more so; flawless, unblemished surfaces. Large cut in die shows
plainly on cheek, running from nose to curls back of eye. Second finest known of a scarce
variety; select, exceptional, lovely.” The obverse is the Newcomb Plate Coin. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Early die state, thin crack through tops of UNITED STATES OF to the field above the first A in
AMERICA, bar in space between bases of TE in STATES. Ex Denis Loring; Floyd T. Starr Collection,
Part 1 (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 294); earlier from the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau,
May 16, 1945, lot 659).
Lot No. 449
449 1835 Newcomb 5. Head of 1834, small date and stars, tenth star away from head; small legend, small
denomination. Mint State-60. The obverse mint red fading to glossy olive, the reverse a deeper
version of the same. A beautiful cent with nice mint lustre.
Obverse with the usual thin break through 835 in the date; the reverse denticles beginning to break d^n on
the die. Ex Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; Del Bland; C. Douglas Smith; John J. Pittman; Milton A. Holmes
Collection (Stack’s, October 5, 1960, lot 1565).
Lot No. 450
450 1835 Newcomb 6. Same obverse as Newcomb 5; type of 1836, small legend, larger denomination, leaf
points almost under right edges of S and F. Mint State-60. Small nick on the cheek. Lustrous light
brown with fading mint red around many devices. Slightly soft strike at the forehead.
Faint die break through the bottoms of 835, and the reverse denticles faded at the lower left. From Denis
Loring; ex Joseph Lepczyk Sale of July 27 , 1984, lot 113.
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THE CENTS OF 1835
Lot No. 451 Lot No. 452
451 1835 Newcomb GVz. Same dies as last. Mint State-60. Lustrous pale brown steel, well struck on just
about flawless surfaces. Doubling on the profile, LIBERTY, and several stars. A bright and pleas-
ing coin.
Break at bases of 835 faint; some bulging of the reverse die inside the left side of the wreath. Ex Floyd T. Starr
Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1722); Henry C. Hines; bought from "V.S.” on March 21, 1917.
452 1835 Newcomb 7. Head of 1836; point of leaf under D past inner curve. Mint State-60. Mingled light
brown and fading mint red, the latter especially noticeable on the reverse. Lustrous, with strong
denticles.
Early die state, radial die lines between D-S on the reverse. From Denis Coring; Dane B. Nielsen; Larry
Whitlow; Robert Shalowitz; C. Douglas Smith; James Kelly sale (September 18, 1959, lot 1450).
CONDITION CENSUS 1835 NEWCOMB 13
No. 453
453 1835 Newcomb 13 (R-4). Head of 1834, doubled 5, crack through base of date; first two A’s missing
inner right feet. About Uncirculated-55. Light cheek marks. Light brown and deep tan toning.
Glossy surfaces. A well struck specimen with attractive lustre. A very scarce variety.
Cracked from rim above star 4 through the date to the rim above star 12.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
454
1835 Newcomb 14. Head of 1836, left edge of curl right of center of 5; top of C in AMERICA flat.
Mint State-63. Lustrous light sea-green, the reverse red at the center with pale light olive at the
periphery. Well struck on clean, unmarred surfaces. A few microscopic dark spots. Near gem. ®
obverse is the Newcomb Plate Coin.
Fairly late die state, break through tops of AME sharp and the bulging at area inside wreath is now
noticeable. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part H (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1731); Newcomb Collection, Par
11 (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 670).
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THE CENTS OF 1836
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
Lot No. 455
455 1836 Newcomb 1. Double peak on 1, point of leaf under F near right. Mint State-60. Lustrous
reddish olive steel. Well struck and centered, the surfaces immaculate except for some microscopic
keg marks on the cheek and right of the date. Interesting bisecting die cracks on both sides. The
Newcomb Plate Coin, both sides.
Numerous die breaks: rim through lower points of star 2, cheek, coronet, bun, upper points of star 10 to rim;
rim through lower point of star 5 to coronet; rim through right point of star 8 to the coronet; bisecting reverse
crack from first S through wreath to R; others at upper reverse. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stacks,
June 13, 1984, lot 318); earlier in the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 673).
456 1836 Newcomb 1. Another. Mint State-60. Deep brown with streaks of reddish olive. Rather well
struck, satiny lustre.
Die breaks as last, the die cracks slightly fainter. Ex C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Jerry Bobbe; Bullowa.
457 1836 Newcomb 1. A third. Mint State-60. Lustrous brown steel with touches of smoky overtoning.
Quite clean, nicely struck.
Die state as last. From C. Douglas Smith; Ex McLaughlin & Robinson auction of August 28, 1985, lot 549.
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1836 NEWCOMB 2
Lot No. 458
458 1836 Newcomb 2. Thin pointed bust, pointed 1 in date; leaves under final S long and pointed.
Mint State-65. Light olive and mint red, now with slight deepening at the lower right
obverse, but still showing cartwheel lustre. A gem specimen, second finest known.
Fairly late die state, the rims crumbling a bit; reverse bisecting break, and two shorter ones at the final S
in STATES to the wreath, and across the tops of AMERI. From C. Douglas Smith; ex E. Yale Clarke
Collection (Stack’s, October 25, 1975, lot 103); Louis Helfenstein Collection (Lester Merkin, August 14,
1964, lot 159); previously from the Robert Pelletreau Collection (Stack’s, March 6, 1959).
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THE CENTS OF 1836
Lot No. 459
459 1836 Newcomb 2. Another. Mint State-60. Light obverse scratches. Reddish brown toning, deeper at
the rims, closer to mint color at the centers. Full denticles, full rim; an early strike.
Early die state, bisecting reverse crack thin, no trace of crack through the final S in STATES, crack at the top
of AME extends only to R. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Del Bland at the 1971 A.N.A. Convention.
MAGNIFICENT 1836 NEWCOMB 3
Lot No. 460
460 1836 Newcomb 3. 83 Low; I in UNITED mispunched and corrected, ME very close with E
higher. Mint State-65 or better. The obverse with full blazing mint red, the reverse fading
into light brown at the center under iridescent toning. Minor field marks on generally superb
surfaces. Complete cartwheel lustre. A real beauty!
Early die state, perfect obverse die, the reverse with faint die lines through M to berry and through CA to
the rim below the branch. Ex Essex Institute Sale (Stack’s, February 6, 1975, lot 205).
461 1836 Newcomb 3. Another. Mint State-63. Pale brown steel and iridescent fading mint red on lovely
frosted and lustrous surfaces.
Die state as last, though the die line through CA is very faint. From C. Douglas Smith; ex French’s on March
18, 1967.
462 1836 Newcomb 3. A third. Better than Mint State-60 because of the generous splashes of fading
mint red around the devices on both sides. A small carbon spot at star 9. Handsome iros y sur ace
Late die state, rim cud on the obverse above star 6; reverse die lines gone, a thin bisecting break
the first S in STATES through the wreath, tops of ONE, wreath and berry to left serifs of M. From C. Doug
Smith.
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ITHE CENTS OF 1836
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS "WHEEL SPOKE” 1836 NEWCOMB 4
463 1836 Newcomb 4 (R-4). Crack at base of date (usually); bases of E’s and A’s imperfect. Mint
State-63. Pale brown and olive blended with various stages of fading mint red. Very minor
marks at the central reverse. Deep wire rim on parts of the obverse. Highly lustrous surfaces;
an extremely attractive cent. Second finest known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Spiraling obverse die breaks through most stars; the reverse with five distinct radial breaks from the
rim, like the spokes of a wheel. From C. Douglas Smith; Louis Helfenstein Sale, Part II (Lester Merkin,
March 6, 1968, lot 186).
Lot No. 464
464 1836 Newcomb 4 (R-4). Another "Wheel Spoke” specimen. Mint State-60. Handsome lustrous light
brown steel, sharply struck slightly off-center. Microscopic keg marks in the obverse field, on the
neck, and under the E in UNITED. Very scarce, second rarest variety of the year, almost never
seen this nice.
Die state as the last, but the obverse breaks lighter; the reverse "wheel spoke” effect with the five separate
breaks is clear. Ex C. Douglas Smith; Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 323); ex Dr.
Sheldon; Henry C. Hines.
CONDITION CENSUS 1836 NEWCOMB 5
Lot No. 465
465 1836 Newcomb 5 (High R-3). Thin pointed bust, wide thin date; base of E in STATES weak. Mint
State-60 -I- . Buckwheat with greenish overtones. Some light reverse rim nicks, but full cartwheel
lustre. A lovely coin.
Early die state, perfect obverse, faint break on the reverse through tops of OF AMERICA to rim below center of
bow. From C. Douglas Smith; Gordon Wrubel; American Coin Co.; Abe Kosoff; Sol Kaplan.
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THE CENTS OF 1836
Lot No. 466
466 1836 Newcomb 5. Another. Mint State-60, Light reddish brown with traces of faded mint color
around the stars. A small spot on the leaves below ME. A nice even specimen.
Slightly later die state, now with a small rim cud below the first star; the reverse break as on the last specimen.
From C. Douglas Smith; ex Kagin’s October 1, 1982 GENA Sale, lot 137.
Lot No. 467 No- 468
467 1836 Newcomb 6. Wavy-top head; points of leaves under D and S left of inner right curves. Mint
State-63. Lovely light and dark olive with mint red in coronet and around the devices on the
obverse; the reverse is pale brown with even more red. Nice lustrous surfaces.
Late die state, large rim cud on the obverse over star 8 and space at left; reverse with ”2^2 spoke wheel,” the
break at the branch tip still very faint. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Dr. Kenneth Sartoris; Barney
Bluestone auction of February 16, 1946, lot 743.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
468 1836 Newcomb 6. Another. Mint State-63. Medium olive brown steel. Clean, faintly lustrous sur-
faces with an enchanting wood-grained effect on the obverse. A bold strike, markedly off-center, all
devices struck up. The Newcomb Plate Coin, both obverse and reverse.
Late die state, as last, including the "spokes,” with just the faintest hint of another break at the base of F. Ex
Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 435); previously from the Newcomb Collection, Part
II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 677).
469
470
Lot No. 469 Lot No. 470
1836 Newcomb 6. A third. About Uncirculated-55. From our Starr Sale, Part 11, described as
"Needle-sharp strike, full sharpness of MS-63, but cleaned and recolored; now retoning to an
attractive and highly Veflective orange red and pale brown steel. Well centered, clean-surface , two
or three tiny obverse nicks.”
Even later die state, full "5-spoke wheel.” Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part December 4, 1984, lot
1744); earlier from the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May lb, 1945, lot 676).
1836 Newcomb 7 (R-4). Wavy-top head; die scratch through the leaf below first S in STATES. Mint
State-60, but lightly cleaned in the past (without, however, diminishing the sharpness ot tne
detail). Light reddish brown with golden green iridescent overtones.
Early die state, perfect obverse, light crack on the reverse from the rim above TE through the tops ofDST onlj-
From C. Douglas Smith; ex R.J. Shalowitz; Jerry Kolar in 1974; Kreisberg-Schulman sale (January 25, 1957,
3335).
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THE CENTS OF 1837
Lot No. 471 No. 472
471 1837 Newcomb 1. Plain hair cord; large letters. Mint State-60, very close to 63 level. Light brown
obverse with pale blue overtones, the reverse featuring faded mint red around many devices and
much of the legend, the balance sea-green. Cartwheel lustre, the reverse particularly bright.
Light crack from the date through the first 6 stars to the rim over the seventh star; reverse with a raised die
line through the top right of F, and a break from that letter to the tops of AMER. From C. Douglas Smith; R.J.
Shalowitz; Jerry Kolar in 1974.
472 1837 Newcomb 1. Another. Mint State-60. A nick on the lower bust. Light brown and pale golden
with bright lustre, a deeper spot at the leaf below AM.
Die state as last. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Jerry Bobbe; Del Bland; R.E. Naftzger; Willard C.
Blaisdell; Bruno Crossfield in 1956.
Lot No. 473 Lot No. 474
473 1837 Newcomb 1. A third. Mint State-60, Medium reddish brown with traces of faded red and a
lustrous bluish overtone. Small nicks on the cheek and neck, but overall very attractive.
Late die state, as last but with progressive rim breakdown on the reverse. Ex Jerry Bobbe.
474 1837 Newcomb 2. Plain hair cord, vertical break through stars 3-4; large letters. Mint State-60 or a
bit better. Reddish brown with touches of fading mint color. A few minor cheek marks. Well
centered, with pleasing satiny surfaces.
Fairly late obverse die state, diagnostic vertical break at the left well developed, with a branch crack to the rim
between stars 3-4 and the parallel crack from star 4 to the rim over star 5 portending the destruction of the die in
that area. Thin crack through stars 7-8, and a light one from above star 12 through its outer points to the rim
near star 13. Obverse rim crumbling over stars 5-9. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland in 1980; ex Ray
Chatham; Dr. Sheldon.
MAGNIFICENT 1837 NEWCOMB 3
Lot No. 475
475 1837 Newcomb 3. Plain hair cord; large letters. Mint State-65, splendid enough to approach the
67 level. Superb bright green gold overtones on pale red. Blazing lustre, a few insignificant freck-
les. An amazing cent!
Early die state, full sharp denticles on both sides; reverse crack from centers of CA through the branch, ribbon,
tops of UNITED. Another reverse crack from left of the final S in STATES through that letter and OF; a third
from the rim above F passing above A and down through MERIC to meet the first break. Erom C. Douglas
Smith; Robert J. Shalowitz; C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Al Overton in 1971.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
Lot No. 476
476 1837 Newcomb 3. Another. Mint State-63. The obverse soft red with traces of original color, the
reverse pale olive at the center with mint red borders. Lovely glossy surfaces. A very handsome
specimen.
Reverse die state as last; obverse die beginning to develop faint traces of die rust, mostly on the left half. From
C. Douglas Smith; ex Charles H. Patten Collection (Stack’s, May 23, 1973, lot 88), at that time 75% mint red.
Lot No. 477 ^78
477 1837 Newcomb 3. A third. Mint State-63. Pale brown and fading red under lustrous blue-green
overtone. A nice sharp strike on excellent surfaces.
Die state as last, but the die rust fainter. From C. Douglas Smith; ex R.J. Shalowitz; Del Bland in August,
1973.
478 1837 Newcomb 3. A fourth. Mint State-60. Light brown steel. Well struck and centered, excellent
surfaces. Slight planchet roughness at FA, but this is from the die and occurs in most examples.
Die state very similar to the last. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1987, lot 1748,
miscalled "N.2” by a typographical error); Ex Henry C. Hines; from Henry Chapman.
479
Lot No. 479
Lot No.
480
837 Newcomb 4. Plain hair cord, crack 3rd to 7th stars; large letters Mint State-65. Mint red
fading into light olive and brown, magnificent light blue overtones with full cartwheel lust
glittering surfaces. A very impressive coin! ‘
Normal die stale, thin die break from the rim through the 3rd to 7'*
and 9th; full firm denticles on the obverse, the reverse ones trading a 7 970 sale,
AMER, diagnostic of this reuse of the reverse die of Newcomb 1. b rom C. Douglas Smith, ex the 1970 E
lot 65, via Denis Coring.
480
1837 Newcomb 4. Another. Mint State-63 or better. Beautiful light olive steel under varying blu^
green overtones. Traces of original mint red around the back of the head. sma spo a c
above star 5. The surfaces otherwise superb and fully lustrous.
Die state as last.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
Lot No. 481
481 1837 Newcomb 4. A third. Mint State-60 + . The obverse deepening mint red shifting toward brown,
the reverse deeper brown with traces of red. Frosty surfaces, some roughness on the reverse from
the die. A small chin nick.
Die state somewhat later than the last, the obverse denticles nearly complete, but the reverse ones largely faded
out. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Del Bland in 1983; from Harmer-Rooke in 1981 .
Lot No. 482
482 1837 Newcomb 5, Plain hair cord; small letters. Mint State-63. Lustrous frosty deep red olive and
steel, touches of original red around some stars and other protected areas. Sharply struck, pleasing
even appearance.
Obverse of Newcomb 4 with the same die break; the reverse die cracked through the tops of TED STA, and a
long (but faint) die line below IT. From C. Douglas Smith; Joe DeMeio; earlier from our sale of February 24,
1967, lot 58.
Lot No. 483
483 1837 Newcomb 5. Another. Mint State-60. Green olive and very deep red with pale blue overtones.
Faint scuffs in the upper left obverse field under a glass, otherwise of a higher grade.
Somewhat later die state than the last, the reverse denticles fading out. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Lester
Merkin sale (February 12, 1972, lot 69); Dr. S.C. Bazilion; Lester Merkin sale (March 6, 1968, lot 187).
484
Lot No. 484
1837 Newcomb 6. Plain hair cord; large letters. Mint State-63. Deep blue and sea-green toning over
light brown mixed with fading red. Sharp strike, full radial lines on all stars. A very pretty cent,
with nice lustre.
Late die state, a hairline die crack from the neck through the ear, R, top of head into field left of star 8; the
reverse die heavily refinished, die clashing marks gone and the leaves under NI weakened. From C. Douglas
Sm.ith; one of the group of 77 high grade late date cents he acquired from Dr. Sheldon in trade in the 1950’s; ex
Dr. Sheldon; Henry C. Hines.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
Note: Newcomb’s 7 and 8 of 1837, though given separate numbers in his book, represent merely
successive die states of a single pair of dies. In our opinion, the two numbers should be merged, and the
die state of each coin described. We shall follow this logical procedure in the following seven lots. The
Newcomb number under which pedigreed specimens were sold will be given in the pedigree listing.
Lot No. 485
485 1837 Newcomb 7-8. Plain hair cord, wider and more rounded bust, close date; large letters, bold dot
between EN. Mint State-60 or better. A water spot from the lowest curl to star 13, and a faintly
smoothed cheek nick. Hair-thin planchet cutter shear lines from the nose through star 5 to the rim
as made. Light red with a few deeper spots and rainbow iridescent overtones. Prooflike surfaces,
full sharp denticles.
Early die state, the break through TATES OF faint and even, sharp die lines above MERI, a pair of lines right
from C, small line through the tip of the branch; center dot, and dots between EN and between N in ONE and E
in CENT clear, bulging below ON in early state. The dot above the right upright of the N in LEN 1 very small
but visible. There are also various small but unlisted "spikes” and remnants of die Imcs in various places, trom
the Dr. George P. French Collection (B. Max Mehl’s 1929 Fixed Price List, lot 569, as N.7 ).
486
Lot No. 486
1837 Newcomb 7-8. Another. Mint State-63. Pinpoint cheek marks. Light brown and golden olive
with blue overtones on the reverse, fading mint red on the date and head. Originally a neon
LIBERTY” specimen. Somewhat reflective surfaces, cartwheel lustre.
Die state nearly the same as the last, hut the center dot and the lines by C just a bit weaker ; denticles still full
and sharp. From C. Douglas Smith; R.J. Shalowitz in 1974, Frank Greenberg in 1972, as N.8.
487
I OHIJS
CIEMir
Lot No. 487
837 Newcomb 7-8. A third. Mint State-63 with claims to 65. A couple of microscopic obverse nicks.
Beautiful buckwheat obverse, deeper walnut and olive reverse, both sides with pale blue overt
Enough mint red around and on the head to produce the "neon LIBERTY effect. Lovely suifac
Die state virtually identical to the last. From C. Douglas Smith; earlier from Harlan White, as "N.8.”
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"HE CENTS OF 1837
SUPERB 1837 NEWCOMB 7-8
488 1837 Newcomb 7-8. A fourth. Mint State-65. A microscopic cheek nick. The obverse is pale
reddish brown with substantial amounts of original color. The reverse is blazing mint red. A
fully lustrous beauty! (SEE COLOR PLATE) . , ,, j
"Intermediate” die state of the reverse: the break through TATES OF is heavier but still
refinishing has eliminated or weakened most of the die lines over MERI though some are still visible, the
lines right of C are fainter and the one through the branch tip is almost gone. The various spikes have
been removed. The center dot and the dot between N and E smaller and fainter. Denticles still full and
sharp. There is a new thin line or break descending from the lower right serif of the E in ONE. From C.
Douglas Smith; R.J. Shalowitz; Lester Merkin’s sale of the Matternes Collection, October 31, 1973, lot 372,
as "the absolute prototype of a 65 coin,” as "N.8”; Milton A. Holmes Collection (Stack’s, October 5, 1960, lot
1576); J.G. Macallister.
Lot No. 489
489 1837 Newcomb 7-8. A fifth. About Uncirculated-55. Scattered nicks on the cheek, and some on the
rims; a larger rim bruise above TA on the reverse. Deep brown with areas of lighter olive repre-
senting faded original color. Satiny lustre.
Intermediate die state of the reverse, about as last but^ the die lines even fainter, as is the center dot; the
denticles breaking down on both sides. Consigned as "N.8.”
MAGNIFICENT 1837 NEWCOMB 7-8
490 1837 Newcomb 7-8. A sixth. Mint State-65. Gorgeous even light reddish brown obverse, the reverse
similar but with about a third of the surfaces still mint red. Superb frosty surfaces, lovely cart-
wheel lustre. 7 /
Late die state of the reverse, the die break beginning to widen around TAT, die lines over MERI now complete-
ly gone as are those right of C and through tip of branch. Center dot and d^ between N and E behw nearly
invisible. Unlisted breaks (faint) between the tops of ED and from the base of D to the leaftip below. Obi^rse die
roughening from use. From C. Douglas Smith; Dr. Kenneth Sartoris; Barney Bluestone sale of September 29,
1945, lot 772; John P. Young as "N.7.”
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OUTSTANDING 1837 NEWCOMB 7-8
THE CENTS OF 1837
Lot No.
491 1837 Newcomb 7-8. A seventh. Mint State-63. Golden tan and light brown under blue and lavender
overtones, some faded mint red at lower right obverse rim. Well struck and fully frosty. A hand-
some cent with an excellent pedigree.
Very late die state: half the obverse denticles, and about a third of the reverse ones, completely gone the rest
vestigial at best. Die break through TATES OF noticeably thicker at TATES, center dot and dot between N and E
below almost undetectable with a glass, extensive die clashing at central reverse; a new hairline die break from
the leaftip below F through the right foot of that letter to the middle serif. Both dies now very rough From C
Douglas Smith; Garry Fitzgerald; ex Louis Helfenstein (Lester Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 166); Schwartz Sale
lot 739; ex Taylor; Landau Sale, lot 149; Thomas Gaskill Sale (F.C.C. Boyd), lot 1579, as "N.7” Three times
called "Nearly 65.”
Note: As the first specimen of 1837 Newcomb 9 in the following group shows, Newcomb’s obverse
die state IV actually precedes his state III; in addition, there is an unlisted obverse break through star 6
to the rim above star 7 (occurring prior to his latest state), which we shall designate state VI, changing
his latest state to state VII. His states III and IV we shall use in quotation marks.
Lot No. 492
492 1837 Newcomb 9. Head of 1838, beaded hair cord, cracked across head; small letters, first S low.
Mint State-60. Lustrous light golden steel, well struck, slightly off-center. E of CENT flat. A few
tiny dark spots and some light verdigris on the reverse.
Fairly early die state, Newcomb’s obverse state "IV” (see note above), reverse state II with first reverse crack to
the wreath only. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1752); 1947 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff,
August 28, 1947, lot 1656).
493 1837 Newcomb 9. Another. Mint State-60. Light brown steel, well struck and centered on excellent
surfaces, small planchet void at the rim over TA.
Newcomb’s obverse state V, reverse state III, though the new extension of reverse break 1 to the first A in
AMERICA is still faint. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1753); previously from the
Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 685).
Lot No. 493
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THE CENTS OF 1837
494 1837 Newcomb 9. A third. Mint State-63. Superb deep red gold with dusky overtones. Sharply
struck, excellent surfaces with full cartwheel fiery lustre. An amazing specimen, the discovery
piece” for the so-called "Dying Embers Effect.”
Newcomb’s obverse state V, reverse state III, as last, the cracks slightly more pronounced. From C. Douglas
Smith; Del Bland in 1972; Dr. Kenneth Sartoris; from Barney Bluestone’s auction of June 29, 1944.
495 1837 Newcomb 9. A fourth. Mint State-63. Handsome mottled walnut and olive with silvery-blue
overtones, the reverse showing traces of red. Minor planchet defects at the lower reverse. A nice
example with frosty lustre.
Newcomb’s obverse state VI (new), with unlisted die break from the left of star 6 through its upper points to the
rim above star 7^ reverse state 111. From C. Douglas Smithj Del Blands C. Douglas Smithf ex Dr. Sheldon^ one of
the 77 high grade late dates in that 1950’ s trade, presumably ex Henry C. Hines.
Lot No. 496
496 1837 Newcomb 9. A fifth. Mint State-63. Light brown with golden green olive splashes, and enough
fading red around the legends and devices to produce a fiery cartwheel. Lovely surfaces, well
struck.
Newcomb’s obverse state VH (new), including all the breaks he describes and also the one through star 6 which
was unknown to him; reverse state HI, all breaks clear. Obverse rim crumbling from star 11 to star 13. The latest
die state known to us. From C. Douglas Smith; R.E. Naftzger; Jerry Bobbe; Del Bland in 1972, C.D. Smith, ex
Richard Picker.
497 1837 Newcomb 10. Beaded hair cord, date low; small letters, "accessory N” in the wreath. Mint
State-63. Even light brown and olive with beautifully frosty surfaces.
Early die state, most denticles sharp, those at upper right obverse! upper left reverse weakened because of
skewed dies. Traces of the blundered, mispunched N are clear in the leaves below UNI. From C. Douglas Smith;
R.J. Shalowitz in 1975.
498 1837 Newcomb 10. Another. Mint State-63, with traces of mint red around many devices and letters.
Pale brown steel, cartwheel lustre.
Slightly later die state, more denticles weakened and a small rim cud on the lower reverse below the ribbon and
branch. Traces of the mispunched N in the wreath are clear. From C. Douglas Smith; Jerry Bobbe; R.J.
Shalowitz.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
MAGNIFICENT 1837 NEWCOMB 11
Lot No. 499
499 1837 Newcomb 11. Beaded hair cord, parallel line left of upright of 1, radial spikes from outer points
of star 10; small letters. Mint State-65. Softly fading mint red shifting in places toward brown; a
frosty example, wdth beautiful surfaces. One of the nicest looking specimens of the variety.
Early obverse die state, the line at the left of 1 complete; reverse die earlier used on N.9, now with a thin new
break through the leaves under CA across to the stem. Clashed dies, profile incuse in wreath. From C. Douglas
Smith; Denis Coring; Myles Z. Gerson; Jerry Bobbe; Denis Peltaiser; MTB; Frank H. Masters (RARCOA, May
14, 1971, lot 254); Milton A. Holmes Collection (Stack’s, October 5, 1960, lot 1579); ex J.G. Macallister.
Lot No. 500 Lot No. 501
500 1837 Newcomb 11. Another. Mint State-60. Chestnut and olive with faint touches of faded red, the
surfaces clean and frosty.
Die states as last, but the reverse breaks are somewhat heavier.
501 1837 Newcomb 11. A third. Mint State-63. A small scuff above the O in ONE on the reverse, but
otherwise with excellent surfaces. Softened mint red shifting to brown, cartwheel lustre, a lovely
cent.
Somewhat later die state, the line left of 1 largely gone and the denticles breaking down on both sides; profile
more heavily incused inside the wreath. From C. Douglas Smith; Anthony J. Terranova; Chris Petersen.
Lot No. 502
Lot No. 503
502 1837 Newcomb 11. A fourth. Mint State-63. A few small marks, but a lovely light reddish olive
obverse with quite a bit of original red and the popular "neon LIBERTY” effect; the reverse is a
slightly deeper olive brown. Full mint lustre.
Die state about identical to the last, denticles faded in many places. From C. Douglas Smith; Gold Stella Coin
Company in November 1971; ex Frank Masters Collection (RARCOA, May 14, 1971, lot 252), misattributed there
as N.9.
503 1837 Newcomb 11. A fifth. Mint State-63. Light reddish brown with generous amounts of mint color
on both sides. Glossy fields, cartwheel lustre, particularly pronounced on the reverse. One insignifi-
cant spot at the rim over stars 10-11.
Similar die states to the last, partial wire rim on the left obverse. From Joe Levitie in June 1973.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
CONDITION CENSUS 1837 NEWCOMB 12
504 1837 Newcomb 12 (High R-3). Beaded hair cord; small letters, "Accessory E” in wreath. Mint
State-63. A tiny cheek nick and a small spot between CE but still nearly gem. Pale brown
obverse with mint red around all devices and completely filling the coronet; the reverse is
mostly mint red. The famous "Accessory E,” a mint blunder first discovered by Jules Reiver
around 1968. The engraver, while punching in the reverse legend, slipped and punched the E
of AMERICA on the wreath below that letter’s proper position; the top of the E, the bottom of
its middle serif, and the entire lower right serif can be seen amidst the leaves. Comparable to
the "accessory N” on Newcomb 10, but the letter is clearer here.
Late die state, denticles faded on parts of both sides, the bulge at ON largely removed by mint
refinishing of the die. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Gordon Wrubel in 1978.
Lot No. 505
505 1837 Newcomb 12 (High R-3). Another. Mint State-63. Golden tan and light brown with fading
mint color on both sides. A couple of small field nicks on the obverse, but full satiny lustre.
Intermediate die state, denticles beginning to blur a bit on the obverse, but still clear, the reverse ones weaker.
From C. Douglas Smith; ex Penn Valley Coin Shop in 1973.
Lot No. 506
506 1837 Newcomb 12 (High R-3). A third. Mint State-60 or a little better. A cheek nick and two on
the neck. Walnut and olive toning with mellowed mint red around the obverse devices and strongly
filling the recesses of the head and coronet.
Die state similar to the last. From C. Douglas Smith; ex R.J. Shalowitz in 1983.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
SUPERB 1837 NEWCOMB 13
507 1837 Newcomb 13. Plain hair cord, weak curl; Small L, large letters, cracked through tops.
Mint State-65 despite minuscule obverse keg marks and a toning spot below CENT. Blazing
mint red with a few touches of violet brown, magnificent cartwheel lustre. An awesome coin!
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Moderately late die state, the obverse weakened by die refinishing and the lowest curl quite thin; center
dot on reverse gone, but the repunching of the N in UNITED clear. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland;
Leon Poe; Jim Mackie at the 1965 ANA Convention.
Lot No. 508
508 1837 Newcomb 13. Another. Mint State-63 and close to gem quality. Beautiful olive green with
traces of faded red, superb surfaces, cartwheel lustre. A perfect cent for a color set.
Slightly earlier die state than the last, the repunched N clearer and the circular break on the reverse a bit
thinner. From C. Douglas Smith; Jerry Bobbe; Willard C. Blaisdell, from the 1953 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff,
August 22, 1953, lot 2931); R.E. Naftzger; Jerome Kern Sale (B. Max Mehl, May 23, 1950, lot 2407).
509 1837 Newcomb 13. A third. Mint State-63. Pale reddish brown with a couple of deeper toning spots
at the upper reverse. The obverse largely fading mint red with full original color on parts of the
head. Frosty and lustrous.
Die state similar to the last two, though with the obverse denticles blurring somewhat. From C. Douglas Smith,
"T.J.S.” in 1977; R.E. Naftzger; Willard C. Blaisdell; from Bruno Crossfield in December 1956.
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HE CENTS OF 1837
CONDITION CENSUS 1837 NEWCOMB 14
510 1837 Newcomb 14 (R-4). Plain hair cord, cracked from base of date through stars at left; large
letters, die break through tops of legend. From our Starr Sale, Part I, there described as "Mint
State-65. Beautiful reflective golden olive, the devices faintly tinged with faded mint red. Well
struck and centered; gold, handsome impressions; irreproachable, utterly lovely surfaces. Tied for
second finest known of a very scarce variety - an infrequent combination of great beauty, highest
condition level, and proven rarity.”
Light die break from right of the date through the bottom of the digits to the outer point of star 1 and beyond;
another break from the inner points of star 1 on through star 6 to the rim just right of star 7. The reverse die of
N.13 heavily reground, the denticles, legends, and repunched N much weakened. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part 1
(Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 347); Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 687).
511 1837 Newcomb 14 (R-4). Another. Mint State-63. Olive green and deep pink toning over bright
lustre, a lovely specimen of great beauty.
Die state similar to the last. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Truman Hall in 1981.
512 1837 Newcomb 14 (R-4). A third. About Uncirculated-55 and virtually in Mint State. Pale brown
and olive with just a hint of faded red on each side. Nice satiny surfaces.
Early die state, the die breaks hair thin, and traces remaining of the mispunching on the N of UNITED;
noticeable areas of die bulging with the wreath (later eliminated). From C. Douglas Smith; ex Ellis Robison
Collection (Stack’s, February 10, 1982, lot 495).
CONDITION CENSUS 1837 NEWCOMB 15
Lot No. 513
513 1837 Newcomb 15 (R-4). Plain hair cord, vertical die break through stars 3-4; large letters, die break
at tops of AMERICA. From our Starr Sale, Part II, catalogued as "About Uncirculated-55. Light
olive steel, well struck and centered; rubbed on all high points, a few tiny nicks and pits. Very
scarce variety; better than the About Uncirculated-50 specimen in Starr I.” In the latest Condi-
tion Census it is in a tie with two others for third finest known.
Very early die state of the obverse of N. 2, the vertical break through stars 3-4 very faint and the parallel break
from star 4 to the rim only halfway there; faint break from rim through star 8 to the field beyond, and an even
fainter one from the lowest point of star 12 to the rim by star 13; reverse breaks in many places, all fairly light.
From C. Douglas Smith; ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1756); Judge
Thomas L. Gaskill Sale (New Netherlands, December 6, 1957, lot 1584); Walter Breen, J.G. Macallister.
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THE CENTS OF 1837
CONDITION CENSUS 1837 NEWCOMB 16
514 1837 Newcomb 16 (High R-4). Plain hair cord, line curving through right arm of Y; large letters,
bulged center. Mint State-63. Deepening mint red with light olive and pale brown around the
reverse periphery; frosty and lustrous, a highly desirable specimen of this very scarce variety.
Obverse die of N.13, but earlier die state than in that marriage. The reverse is that of N.2, heavily reground,
with the legends and denticles greatly weakened. The center bulge is moderately pronounced. From C. Douglas
Smith; New Netherlands’ 59th Sale, June 13, 1967, lot 1303; earlier from Lyman Low’s Sale of July 11, 1907, lot
494.
CONDITION CENSUS 1837 NEWCOMB 17
Lot No. 515
515 1837 Newcomb 17 (High R-4). Plain hair cord, wide date, rim cud over star 5. Mint State-63.
Beautiful light chocolate and olive with touches of faded mint color around parts of the reverse
legends. Microscopic contact marks at the left obverse, essentially invisible without a glass, and
dwarfed completely by the lustre.
Early die state, the rim cud only over star 5 and the break from the date up the stars at the left very faint;
reverse break stronger. From C. Douglas Smith; Jerry Bobbe; the 1975 A.NA Sale (Superior, August 19, 1975, lot
81).
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THE CENTS OF 1838
HIGH CONDITION CENSUS 1838 NEWCOMB 1
Lot No. 516
516 1838 Newcomb 1. Triple-peaked 1, broken E; first I doubled. Mint State-67. Fantastic glowing
mint red with minor touches of deeper color on the reverse, blazing lustre, superb frosty
surfaces. Very high in the Condition Census! (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Very late die state, the obverse rim break from above the space between stars 6-7 clockwise past the date
to between stars 1-2, another smaller cud to the right of star 5; another rim cud on the reverse above OF
and the space to the right.
Lot No. 517
517 1838 Newcomb 1. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Deep golden brown. Rim nicked at star 12,
minor kegging.
Much earlier die state, the obverse rim break begins just right of star 6 and extends only to the left side of star
8; no reverse break. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1762); Fred B. King Collection
(Henry Chapman, December 19, 1927, lot 326).
Lot No. 518
518 1838 Newcomb 2. Short peaked 1, perfect E; bold double center dots. Mint State-63. Deep brown and
golden olive with traces of original red around the wreath bow; a touch of iridescent green on the
reverse. A sharp strike; nicely frosted surfaces which are very clean.
Fairly early impression, the denticles generally sharp; some evidence of rim crumbling at the upper obverse.
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THE CENTS OF 1838
Lot No. 519 lot No. 520
519 1838 Newcomb 4. Broken E, partial inner circle below and left of the date; lump on right top of E in
AMERICA. About Uncirculated-55. Light golden brown, some rub on the high points, excellent
surfaces with nice lustre.
Newcomb’s die state I, the perfect obverse die, the partial inner circle clear below the date; slight fading of
denticles on the reverse. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1763); ex Barney Bluestone
sale of October 7 , 1938, lot 41.
520 1838 Newcomb 4, Another. Mint State-60. Lustrous medium brown. Tiny planchet clip at star 1.
Partial inner circle below the date.
Newcomb’s die state II of the obverse, though very early in that state, the break from the rim to bun just left of
star 9 still hair-thin. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1764); W.W.C. Wilson Collection
(Wayte Raymond, November 16, 1925, lot 238); Henry C. Hines.
Lot No. 521 Lot No. 522
521 1838 Newcomb 4. A third. Mint State-63. Handsome light reddish brown with a good deal of mint
color around the devices and the borders. Lovely surfaces, full cartwheel effect on both sides.
Newcomb’s obverse die state HI, the break from the rim past star 9 to the bun now extending all the way down
to 83, and another break from 83 moving parallel to the first toward the lowest curl. From C. Douglas Smith;
R.J. Shalowitz in December 1974.
522 1838 Newcomb 4. A fourth. Mint State-60, with the obverse a bit better. Lustrous deep brown
steel. Some shallow depressed areas on the reverse field due to clogging of the dies.
Somewhat later die state than the last, with all cracks well advanced but the lump between breaks at the lower
curls has not yet broken out of the die.
Lot No. 523
523 1838 Newcomb 6. Broken E, date spaced 183 8; spine from leaf under R. Mint State-63. A 65 but for
a jaw nick and a few marks in tbe obverse left field. Deep red gold obverse with the "dying embers”
effect, the reverse lighter and close to original mint red state. Glossy surfaces, nice lustre, a
beautiful cent.
Early die state, denticles from just right of star 10 to just left of star 13 overlap the rim of the coin, a mint
blunder unknown on any other late date obverse. From C. Douglas Smith; Del Bland; Dr. Kenneth Sartoris;
Wayte Raymond Sale of November 20, 1945, lot 186; to Raymond in 1927 with the Hillyer Ryder Collection.
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HE CENTS OF 1838
Lot No. 524
524 1838 Newcomb 7. Broken E, perfect 1; line to base of F. Mint State-63 or better. A tiny nick left of
the date and one by the forehead. Light brown with a good deal of slightly faded mint red around
the legends and devices. Nice frosty lustrous surfaces.
Early die state, the lowest curl still lightly attached; the die line from the leaf tip to the base of F is sharp.
Lot No. 525
525
526
1838 Newcomb 7. Another. Mint State-60 because of a cheek nick and a few small rim nicks.
Walnut and olive, some areas of mint red remaining. Partial iridescent overtoning on the reverse.
The surfaces are somewhat glossy.
Later die state, reverse die extensively refinished, with the denticles quite weak as a result and the die line to
the base of F completely gone; an unlisted die break from the rim between ME, curving toward M, and a small
rim cud where the break begins.
Lot No. 526
1838 Newcomb 8. Protruding forelock; line crosses leaf below M. Mint State-63, a couple of insignifi-
cant rim marks. Mint red with areas of deeper toning, the reverse noticeably more red than the
obverse, though there is full mint color in the hair and coronet. Lustrous, with full bright cart-
wheel effect on the reverse.
Early die state of this reuse of the N.5 obverse die, perfect state; the reverse shows fairly advanced breakdown of
the denticles. From Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; R.J. Shalowitz in 1975; Del Bland; ex Lester Merkin Sale of
October 31, 1973, lot 375; L.S. Matternes; Milton A. Holmes Collection (Stack’s, October 5, 1960, lot 1589).
Lot No. 527
527 1838 Newcomb 9 (High R-3). Broken 1, perfect E, bottoms of 8’s flat; short spine from the leaf below
R. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "About Uncirculated-55. Handsome reddish brown
steel, nice surfaces, some rub on the high points.”
Early die state, the coming die break across the tip the bust still only a hairline wide; reverse denticles
becoming mushy at the lower right. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack s, December 4, 1984, lot 1770), ex Newcomb
Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 495).
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THE CENTS OF 1839
MILLER PLATE COIN
528 1839/6 Newcomb 1 (High R-3). Overdate. Reverse of 1838, no berries opposite T of CENT.
Extremely Fine-45, a few small cheek and field nicks. Deep brown and olive, the reverse
somewhat lighter than the obverse though there is faded mint red in parts of the coronet.
Lovely glossy surfaces, full denticles on both sides. An amazing specimen of this traditionally
well worn type coin, certainly in the Condition Census for the surviving die state 11 coins,
with an impressive pedigree. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Die state II of the obverse, the die break at the left reaching the nose but no farther, and no other breaks
visible. From Denis Loring; R.E. Naftzger; Abe Kosoff; Homer K. Downing; Henry C. Hines; Henry C.
Miller Sale (Thomas Elder, April 13, 1917, lot 926, plated).
Lot No.
529
Lot No. 530
529 1839 Newcomb 2. Head of 1838, line under L; Reverse of 1838 with 4 leaves under MER. Mint State-
63. Lovely pale brown steel with flashes of light gold, traces of red around the head and more in
evidence on the reverse. Well struck, lovely cartwheel lustre, some touches of iridescence on the
reverse. Very rare so sharp and attractive.
Very early die state, the obverse denticles full and the reverse ones nearly so; raised die lines around STA and
MERI, and what seems to be a trace of the foot of a mispunched F well below and slightly right of the present
letter. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Louis Helfenstein by trade, via Lester Merkin; from Ray Gallo in 1960.
530 1839 Newcomb 3. Head of 1838, no line under L; only three leaves under MER. Mint State-63 solely
because of a couple of faint hairlines and a nick over E of ONE on the reverse, as the coin has the
life and flash of a 65. Light brown steel obverse with traces of red on the head, the reverse with
reddish olive toning and original color at the center, and at the lower wreath. Shimmering cart-
wheel lustre, a beauty.
Late die state, the dies reground and the peripheral areas weakened as a result, though the obverse denticles
are virtually complete. Thin die break through the nose, lips, chin, and down to cross bust. From Denis Loring,
ex Paramount’s November 6, 1980 Grand Central Sale, lot 30.
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THE CENTS OF 1839
531 1839 Newcomb 4. Silly head, no hole in center of ear; Reverse type of 1838, no berry right of T in
CENT. Mint State-65. Lovely iridescent toning over pale brown steel. Superb surfaces, a very
handsome specimen. A crescent of green olive around star 1. Full bright cartwheel lustre.
Intermediate die state, denticles faded in many areas though some are still clear. From Denis Loring; R.F.
Naftzger, Jr.; Myles Z. Gerson; Del Bland; S.S. Forrest, Jr. Collection (Stack’s, September 15, 1972, lot 707).
532 1838 Newcomb 6. Booby head, no line under Cent, Stem broken below TE in UNITED. Mint State-
63. Light reddish brown and olive with splashes of deep violet on the reverse. Nice sharp head,
frosty lustre.
Late die state, reverse die break through D to wreath now reaches around to the field below the first A in
AMERICA; another break now from the wreath and berry to the foot of M and into A, and a third from the left
side of the bow toward U. From Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; ex C. Douglas Smith.
533 1839 Newcomb 7. Booby head, die break stars 4-6; no line under CENT. Mint State-60, perhaps a
bit better. Light reddish brown obverse, the reverse deeper though with splashes of fading mint
red. The head and coronet are pleasing, tinged with sea-green. Soft satiny lustre.
Obverse with the inevitable thin die break through stars 4-5; the reverse, earlier used on Newcomb 12, has been
extensively reground, weakening the peripheral legends, though the denticles are still clear around the entire
border. From C. Douglas Smith; R.J. Shalowitz in 1984; earlier from England.
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THE CENTS OF 1839
AN EXCELLENT 1839 NEWCOMB 8
534 1839 Newcomb 8. Petite head of 1840; small letters. Mint State-65. The obverse a pleasingly
mottled blend of deep browns and tans with iridescent blue overtones, the reverse lighter
olive green steel. An excellent strike, on lovely surfaces. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, the denticles nice and sharp on both sides. One of a dozen or so pieces tied for 5th finest
known.
535 1839 Newcomb 9. Silly head, hole before ear; Reverse of 1838, no berry right of T in CENT. About
Uncirculated-55. Brown steel with iridescent bluish overtones. Slightly off-center but sharply
struck. Excellent surfaces. A beautiful coin, well balanced, with more eye appeal than many pieces
in full Mint State.
Numerous die breaks, the most noticeable being the multi-branched bisecting one from the rim between stars 5-
6 through the coronet, heading somewhat as it passes down the hair and near the ear, like a string of pearls,
through the shoulder curl to the rim between the date and star 13. The reverse die has been extensively refin-
ished, most of the denticles absent as a result. Ex Floyd T. Starr, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1981, lot 1780).
536 1839 Newcomb 10. Booby head, sharp point on coronet; no line under CENT, doubled leaf at CA.
About Uncirculated-.50, the sharpness of a Mint State coin on the devices, but an edge bruise at
the left obverse and scattered rim nicks. Light brown steel. Slightly off-center. Touches of mint red
around the eye, hair, lower wreath.
The dies of N.5, heavily reground with consequent weakening of the peripheries and separation of most berries
from the wreath. The denticles are weak on the obverse though strong on the reverse; full radial lines on the
stars. Liberty’s mouth is open (due to die refinishing) as if aghast. From C. Douglas Smith; ex Floyd T. Star
Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1782).
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THE CENTS OF 1839
537 1839 Newcomb 11. Booby head, long mouth; no line under CENT, broken stem below TE in UNIT-
ED. Mint State-65. A concealed inner rim nick on the lower reverse. Lovely red brown blending
with sea-green overtones. Some peripheral softness though the head is needle sharp. A frosty gem,
very desirable.
Border denticles weak at the lower left obverse and matching area of the reverse. Full radial lines on nearly all
stars.
538 1839 Newcomb 13. Booby head; no line under CENT, die break through DS. From our January
1987 Sale, catalogued as "About Uncirculated-55. Olive and chestnut blending into deep brown
with a splash of black at the right obverse. Obverse fields generally nice, the reverse showing dark
carbon deposits.”
Three light die cracks at the left and upper periphery of the reverse; the obverse still in perfect state. Ex Stack’s
sale of January 14, 1987, lot 849.
539 1839 Newcomb 14 (High R-3). Booby head, horizontal die line before ear; no line under CENT, no
berry under TE of UNITED. Mint State-63, with some claims to gem status. A bright mint red
specimen with blazing lustre, just beginning to tone down in places. Strong strike, a couple of
darker spots in the hair. The overall appeal of this coin is substantial.
Light die break on the upper reverse, running from the rim over the D through the tops of STATES OF A.
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THE CENTS OF 1840
540 1840 Newcomb 2. Small date, small 8 over large 8. Mint State-63 because of a couple of small edge
nicks and minor keg marks. Lovely deep red gold with some areas fading to pale brown beneath
iridescent toning. Nice sharp strike, full cartwheel lustre, about one shade lighter than the "dying
embers” color.
A leftover die from an earlier year, probably 1839, in which the 18 of a larger date had been punched with the
8 too low and too close to the 1; here pressed into service after the new small date had been adopted, and
overpunched with that complete logotype, the 8 over large 8 very clear. Fairly late die state, a thin rim break
under 840 only.
541 1840 Newcomb 8. Large date. Mint State-65. Fading mint red on the obverse, with the beginnings of
brown in places, the reverse a deeper and more extensive red gold. One thin keg mark below N in
ONE. Beautiful mint frost, cartwheel lustre.
Intermediate obverse die state, the rim break running from below 840 to the right almost to the left edge of star
12; a hint of denticle breakdown on the lower reverse. From Denis Loring; Ben Levin.
542 1840 Newcomb 9. Large date. From our Starr Sale, Part I, described as "Sharp Mint State-65,
with most of the original lustre. The pantograph lines are so sharp that the face looks like a
phonograph record. There is a minor rim nick on the reverse. Without low spot opposite lower
lip.” (SFF COLOR PLATE)
Die state II, hairline break from the rim near star 4 to the bridge of the nose only; denticles fading on the
reverse die over more than half the circumference. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13,
1984, lot 400); earlier from the Dr. George French Collection, lot 608.
543 1840 Newcomb 10. Large date. Extremely Fine-40. Light golden brown steel with pastel iridescent
overtones. Scattered light marks consistent with the grade.
Early die stale. From the William B. Chamberlin Sale ( Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 60).
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THE CENTS OF 1841
544 1841 Newcomb 4. Mint State-63. Deep brown with fading mint red outlining the devices and spread
across parts of the reverse field. A planchet lamination from below the N in ONE down through the
E of CENT to the bow, and a smaller lamination at the top reverse rim above the A in STATES.
Thin arc crack on the obverse from the rim by star 5, through stars 6-8, to the rim near star 9; an even thinner
one on the reverse from the rim below the ribbon end through the tops of UNITED to the rim by the first S. From
Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; ex Jerry Bobbe in 1975.
545 1841 Newcomb 5. Mint State-60. A hairline scratch behind the head and some minor contact marks.
Lovely deep golden olive with glossy obverse and frosty reverse, traces of mint red in the protected
areas on both sides.
Intermediate die state, a network of fine arc cracks nearly encircling the obverse stars; the reverse still perfect.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
546 1841 Newcomb 6. From our Starr Sale, Part I, cataloged as "Mint State-67, with full lustre on
obverse and reverse. Would be MS-70, except for some keg marks.” We would stress the point
that the coin has full mint red on both sides. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, perfect dies. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 411); earlier
from the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 723).
No. 547
547 1841 Newcomb 6. Another. Mint State-63. Sharp strike. Light brown obverse with iridescent over-
tones, the reverse a deeper brown. Microscopic keg marks, nice lustre.
Intermediate die state, the reverse rim and denticles beginning to break down a bit.
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THE CENTS OF 1842
548 1842 Newcomb 2. Small date. About Uncirculated-55. Even and lustrous black toning with light
friction on the high points and traces of faded red near some of the devices.
Early die state, the "dots” below the date clearly in evidence.
No.
No.
549 1842 Newcomb 3. Large date. Mint State-63. A nick on the neck and one before the nose. Pale
brown with a generous amount of mint red (particularly on the reverse). A lustrous and
pleasing example. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, the denticles sharp and even. From Denis Loring; ex RARCOA, privately in 1981.
550 1842 Newcomb 4. Large date. Mint State-60, perhaps a bit better, but a rim nick on each side.
Medium olive brown with hints of sea-green on the reverse.
Later die state, the die file lines over MER no longer visible.
551
552
1842 Newcomb 6. Large date. Mint State-60. Some cheek marks and one on the nose. Medium
reddish brown with a smoky stripe across the obverse. Fully frosty.
Early die state, shadowy small die dot opposite the upper lip.
1842 Newcomb 9 (High R-3). Large date. Extremely Fine-40. Light olive brown with touches of
walnut, satiny surface. Minor rim nicks.
Early die state, nearly all denticles sharp. From the William B. Chamberlin Sale (Harmer-Rooke, August 5,
1987, lot 63).
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THE CENTS OF 1843
Lot No. 553
553 1843 Newcomb 2. Petite head; small reverse letters. Extremely Fine-45, light marks. Cleaned and
recolored. Deep iridescent blue and pinkish toning.
Later die state, the obverse rim breaking down around most of the circumference.
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
554 1843 Newcomb 3. Petite head; small reverse letters. From our Starr Sale, Part I, catalogued as
"Mint State-67, full mint lustre, with some tiny spots.” Again, as on the 1841 N.6, we add
that the coin has mint red on both sides, full on the reverse, with some fading on the obverse.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Perfect dies. Ex Denis Loring; Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 426); earlier
from the Newcomb Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 730).
NEWCOMB PLATE COIN
No.
555 1843 Newcomb 4. Petite head; large letters reverse. From our Starr Sale, Part I, described as "The
well-known 'obverse '42, reverse '44.’ Mint State-60, chocolate brown. This type is listed at a
considerable premium in the Red Book.” There are hints of red on the reverse, and a small
planchet void on the rim between stars 11-12, which is part of the identifiers of the coin as the
Newcomb Plate Coin.
Early die state, no rim break. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 427); Newcomb
Collection, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 731).
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THE CENTS OF 1843
No.
556 1843 Newcomb 4. Another. About Uncirculated-55, just a hair from Mint State. Pale brown obverse
with faded red around the devices, deeper brown reverse.
Intermediate die state, the die defect under the right side of the 1 fairly clear, but no incused denticles under
the date.
557 1843 Newcomb 6. Mature head. Mint State-60 or better. Rich walnut and brown with pale gold
having succeeded the fading mint red around the legends and devices.
Intermediate die state, the line still under the 1 and the recutting on the base of the 8 visible, but with the rim
break from the left of star 13 to just left of star 12.
No. 558
558 1843 Newcomb 11. Petite head; small letters reverse. About Uncirculated-55. Medium brown with
some olive, pale bluish overtones. There is a planchet lamination on the denticles and the rim
below the date.
Early die stale.
Lot No. 559
559 1843 Newcomb 1.3. Petite head; large letters reverse. Mint State-63, but three carbon spots on the
otherwise full mint red reverse. The obverse fading red with developing brown at the right field.
Full cartwheel lustre.
Same dies as N.4, reground at the mint with the obverse denticles largely fading out. From Denis boring; ex
Ken Goldman; Robert J . Shalowitz.
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THE CENTS OF 1843 & 1844
VERY RARE PROOF 1843 NEWCOMB 14
560 1843 Newcomb 14 (R-7). Petite head; small letters reverse. Proof-60. Deep blue-violet and gold
overtones on a pale brown field. Hairline scratches on the cheek and a pinpoint dig below the
eye; minor contact marks below CENT. Lovely broad rims, the details nice and sharp. About a
dozen specimens of this variety are known. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, the denticles firm and even.
THE CENTS OF 1844
561 1844 Newcomb 1. Dash between bases of 18. Mint State-60. Rich walnut brown mottled with flecks
of olive. Minor rim nicks. A lustrous and well struck example.
Early die state, no breaks on the reverse and partial inner circle at the lower part of that side. There are faint
obverse rim breaks below the first 4, and below the 1 and the space to the left.
562 1844 Newcomb 1. Another. From our January 1987 Sale, catalogued as "Date entirely under bust.
Round hole in ear. About Uncirculated-55. Light brown and tan toning with touches of blue
iridescence. A few minor contact marks. Early die state with no breaks on the reverse rim.” There
is, however, a hair-thin die break from the rim by the ribbon end to the top of UN.
Ex Stack’s Sale, January 14, 1987, lot 850.
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THE CENTS OF 1844
563 1844/81 Newcomb 2. Blundered date. About Uncirculated-55, Soft red and pale brown on reflective
surfaces. Somewhat softly hubbed into the die. a small planchet chip on the neck, and minor
marks, but a far above average example of this famous mint blunder.
Early die state, the denticles sharp and even, the "underdate” very clear. From Denis Loring; ex Loye Lauder
(Doyle Galleries, December, 1983, lot 438); Loye Lauder; Philip Benedetti; Sloss Collection (Abe Kosoff, October
21, 1959, lot 223); R.E. Naftzger, Jr.; T. James Clarke.
564 1844 Newcomb 3. Mint State-60. Light brown blended with olive green. A well struck piece with full
radial lines on all stars, though the central devices were softly hubbed into the die.
Early die state of the obverse, remains of mispunched 18 visible at the bases of repunched digits; late state of
the reverse, several thin die breaks spreading around most of the legend and wreath.
565 1844 Newcomb 4. Date to left, final 4 far from border. From our Starr sale. Part I, described as
"Mint State 60, light brown, with much original lustre. Weakly struck at LI and star 6, a known
die state for this variety.”
Early die state, no rim breaks. The blend of dusky red and light brown produces a very pleasing appearance.
Ex Denis Loring; Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 445); from J.G. Macallister in
March 1931; earlier from Henry C. Hines.
Lot No. 566 Lot No. 567
566 1844 Newcomb 5. First 4 recut. Mint State 63. Fading but extensive mint red mingled with areas of
light brown, the reverse almost completely red.
Early die state, perfect obverse, the reverse with a faint break through the tops of UNITED , and another from
the rim through the tops of ST and hack to the rim .
567 1844 Newcomb 7 (High R-3). Top of 1 almost touches bust. Mint State-60, a touch of smoothing on
the neck; deep solid strike with excellent detail. Olive green and faded red toning, frosty surfaces.
Partial wire rim.
Early die slate, faint die file marks on the wreath left ofC, but none near 1 or 13th star.
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rHE CENTS OF 1844 & 1845
VERY RARE PROOF 1844 "BREEN 8’’
568 1844 Unlisted in Newcomb and Gellman/Reiver, "Breen-8” (High R-6). Proof-63. Glittering
mint red with a few tiny spots and a little olive toning in the field; the reverse a blend of red
and violet. One of the 17 specimens mentioned by Breen in his Proof Coinage book. Mis-
punched date, serif of a 1 visible at the bust tip and upper curve of an 8 on the bust to the
right of this. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Early die state, a small die chip below the point of the ribbon. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I
(Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 451).
THE CENTS OF 1845
Lot No. 569
569 1845 Newcomb 4. Underside of top of 5 recut. Mint State-60. Deep brown toning. Glossy surfaces
with a small planchet defect near star 2.
Intermediate die state, die file marks below star 1 faint; hairline die breaks on the reverse from TED to rim,
rim to ST to rim, rim to TES.
570 1845 Newcomb 6. Mint State-60. Mahogany brown and olive toning. Depressed field areas within
the wreath due to grease adhering to the die.
Intermediate die state, very thin die break through star 5, the die file marks at ERI clear; faint die break at the
top of UNITE.
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THE CENTS OF 1845
571 1845 Newcomb 8. Mint State-63, a tiny nick on the chin and a hairline in the right obverse field.
Mint red, the obverse prooflike, the reverse fully lustrous. There are two small spots on the neck
not particularly distracting.
Early die state, perfect dies. Ex Denis Loring; Ben Levin.
SUPERB MINT STATE 1845 NEWCOMB 10
572 1845 Newcomb 10. From our Milton Holmes Sale, described as "Mint State-65. Blazing mint
red, the reverse a full 70. Superb gem, ex Macallister.” In the intervening 28 years the
obverse red has mellowed somewhat, and there is a thin dark toning line from the ear
through the bun; the reverse is still a 70! (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Intermediate die state, thin die break from rim through tops of UNIT and serif of E to rim, branch crack
from it through the tops of D ST. From Anthony J. Terranova; ex Milton A. Holmes Collection (Stack’s,
October 5, 1960, lot ^623); J.G. Macallister.
573 1845 Unlisted in Newcomb ("Newcomb 15”). (R-6). Lump at meeting of jaw and neck; lump below
N in ONE. Mint State-60. Red mahogany with touches of gold; glossy surfaces. A tiny nick on the
chin.
Obuers'' of N.IO, reverse of N.12, the die lump at jaw and neck plain in this earlier use. Intermediate die state,
the die lines around front of bust and behind lowest curls quite faint. From the William B. Chamberlin Sale
( Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 68).
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THE CENTS OF 1846
574
575
No.
No.
1846 Newcomb 2. Small date, outlines of an erroneous 1 above peak and left base, dot on neck below
earlobe. About Uncirculated-55. Very deep brown toning, frosty and lustrous. A couple of small
cheek marks.
Late die state, reverse die break from OF to the rim above the space between AM, then down to the right top of
M, through the tops of ER to the rim over I; no rim break over ES. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 720).
1846 Newcomb 3. Small date. About Uncirculated-55. Reflective light tan, the reverse a mellow
natural brown. Well struck on nice surfaces. Outlines under each numeral of the date.
Intermediate die state of the obverse die, faint traces of the mispunched date still visible at the left of the digits;
reverse die perfect. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1816).
No.
Lot No. 577
576 1846 Newcomb 4. Small date. From our Starr Sale, Part II, catalogued as "Mint State-60. Lovely
rose red and brown steel, well struck and centered on reflective, nearly flawless surfaces. From
perfect dies; outlines show plainly left of each numeral of date. This same variety in Starr I was
but EF-45.”
Early die state, die file marks on the reverse over the N in UNITED, and behind MER and CA. Ex Floyd T.
Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1818); earlier from the Newcomb Sale (J.C. Morgenthau,
May 16, 1945, lot 743).
577 1846 Newcomb 7. Small date. Mint State-60, tiny rim nicks. Olive brown toning, very slightly off-
center. Satiny surfaces with nice mint frost.
Early die state, perfect obverse and reverse dies. Ex Russell Wyatt (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 726).
578 1846 Newcomb 8. Small date. Mint State-60. Handsome light brown toning on smooth, glossy sur-
faces. Nice strike, the reverse a bit off-center.
Late die state, all trace of the die file marks on both sides gone because of die refinishing.
579 1846 Newcomb 8. Small date. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Mint State-60, light golden
steel toning to medium brown, insignificant obverse kegging.”
Early die state, die lines from the jaw to the neck, and through the tops of NI show clearly. Ex Floyd T. Starr
Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1819); earlier from the Newcomb Sale (J.C. Morgenthau, May
16, 1945, lot 743).
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THE CENTS OF 1846
580 1846 Newcomb 9 (High R-3). Small date. Mint State-60. Reddish brown with pale lavender over-
tones, the reverse olive and pale sea-green. A couple of small cheek marks, and two hairlines. The
surfaces generally frosty and lustrous.
Intermediate die state, most vertical die file lines gone on both obverse and reverse.
581 1846 Newcomb 10 (R-4). Small date. About Uncirculated-50. Walnut and olive with the devices
reddish brown in contrast, and quite frosty. Glossy fields, with light pastel iridescent overtones.
Somewhat softly struck at the coronet point, as often.
Early die state, die file marks down front of throat and under ON on the reverse. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection
(Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 729).
582 1846 Newcomb 11. Medium date. About Uncirculated-50 or a bit better. Dusky red gold and pale
brown obverse, the reverse a somewhat deeper version of the same. There is a thin line across the
bust tip, and another above the head. The obverse is somewhat reflective.
Late reverse die state, all the die breaks around the borders as mentioned by Newcomb.
SUPERB 1846 NEWCOMB 15
583 1846 Newcomb 15 (R-5). Small date. Mint State-65. The obverse mint red with violet over-
tones, the head so frosty it is almost a full cameo against the prooflike fields; the reverse
displays faded red beneath blue, and is fairly reflective. Needle-sharp strike, broad rims with
partial wire edge. A superb coin. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Extremely early die state of the obverse, the normal die breaks through stars, etc., completely lacking; the
reverse has the normal pattern of die breaks around the legends, but they are still barely visible under a
glass except for the hair-thin one at the tops of UNITE.
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rHE CENTS OF 1846
CONDITION CENSUS 1846 NEWCOMB 16
No.
584 1846 Newcomb 16 (R-6). Tall date. Mint State-63. From our Starr Sale, Part I, catalogued as "mint
red and brown. Latest die state, with stars 6 and 9 weakly struck, and heavy rim break
from star 10 to 11.”
Heavy obverse rim break at stars 10-11 as noted, extending left as a thinner break to between stars 8-9. From
the Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 1057), where referred to as "undoubted-
ly, this is one of the finest survivors of this extremely rare variety”; ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s,
June 13, 1984, lot 490); Henry C. Hines; from a "B” in 1936, possibly Bolender or Bluestone.
585 1846 Newcomb 18 (High R-3). Small date. Mint State-60. Chocolate brown with a bit of mint red.
Nicely frosted surfaces.
Late die state, double break from the rim to the top of each upright of M, then joining and connecting the tops
of MER. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 493); earlier from the Newcomb
Collection (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16, 1945, lot 743).
586 1846 Newcomb 19 (R-5). Small date. Mint State-60. Reddish brown with blue and sea-green over-
tones, the reverse somewhat deeper brown. A small nick near star 1, and one on the reverse below
RI. Excellent strike, heavily frosted head.
Early die state, no die breaks; traces of mispunched date visible to the left of each digit. Wire rim on obverse.
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THE CENTS OF 1847
No.
587 1847 Newcomb 1. Mint State-60. Deep walnut and olive-brown toning, some fading red at the right
reverse legend. A thin nick before the mouth, and a smaller one on the jaw. Nice smooth fields.
Traces of mispunched date visible at the left of the bases of all four digits, partial wire rim. Reverse die cracked
from the rim through the tops of UNITED to the rim; tops of TATE to the border; back down to the tops of S OF
to the rim before A, then down to the left serif of M; tops of MER to the rim, meeting another crack from the rim
through the tops of ICA to the rim; meeting another crack through the branch, bow, ribbon to the rim near U. Ex
Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 735).
588 1847 Newcomb 3. About Uncirculated-55, scattered small marks. Light reddish brown frosty sur-
faces, with pale sea-green overtones.
Obverse die refinished, with the outlines of the mispunched digits reduced to the left end of a small 7 projecting
from the left end of the new 7. Die lines back of head and through MER. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 738).
589 1847 Newcomb 4, About Uncirculated-55. Light brown with traces of faded mint red. Repunched 1
and 8. Frosty surfaces.
Thin die break on the reverse from the upper serif of the final S in STATES to the leaves beneath OF A.
590 1847 Newcomb 6. Mint State-60. A 63 in terms of the extensive amount of mint red, but a hairline
scratch on the cheek and one on the right obverse rim, and a couple of nicks.
Late die state, the reverse die reground to remove most die file lines, though the repunching on the obverse die
at 18 is still present.
591 1847 Newcomb 6. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Light olive brown deepening a bit at the cen
tral reverse. A few faint old hairlines on the cheek. Glossy surfaces.
Dies repolished, removing recutting on the 8 and the lines below T in LIBERTY ; faint die break from the rit,ht
side of the I in AMERICA up to the rim at right.
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THE CENTS OF 1847
592
1847 Newcomb 7. Mint State-60, a nick each on the cheek, left field, and left rim (all obverse). Light
brown with mint red around the peripheries.
Die file mark down from the right foot of the R in LIBERTY , die lump on the jaw, horizontal die lines though
ONE CENT.
593 1847 Newcomb 10. Mint State-60. Deep brown with olive green overtones. Strong die dot between
lips at the corner of the mouth, vertical die lines on the reverse.
Perfect dies, no breaks; a planchet lamination on the reverse from the rim above NI through those letters and
the wreath to the top of O in ONE; another from above the O in OF down to the wreath.
594 1847 Newcomb 11. Mint State-63 in terms of wear. Unfortunately, a mount has been removed from
the rim above the head, and the rims smoothed. Light red brown with iridescent green and gold
highlights on frosty surfaces.
Die file mark into the hair from the left upright of the R in LIBERTY ; die lines from the left corners of NI to
the rim.
595 1847 Newcomb 13. Mint State-63. Light brown and olive with fading mint red around the upper
obverse periphery. Glittering lustre.
Late die state, the reverse die cracked from the rim over A to the tops of ME and back to the rim; another crack
from above the final S down through the right side of O into the wreath under the first A in AMERICA. From
Anthony J. Terranova.
596 1847 Newcomb "16” (a late state of N.38). About Uncirculated-55. Lustrous olive steel. Well
struck and centered, pristine and lovely surfaces. A scarce variety. Mint red surrounding most of
the obverse devices, and even more strongly in evidence on the reverse.
Perfect obverse; reverse die repolished, now showing a faint die break from the leaves below ED around the
wreath to below the final S, then through the lower part of that letter and the top of the 0 to the rim. Ex Floyd T.
Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1834).
597 1847 Newcomb 21 (High R-4). Extremely Fine-45. Fields highly reflective from a gentle polishing.
Reddish brown from faded mint red, laced with purple and blue steel. A rare variety.
Reverse die break over F AME very faint. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot
1844); ex Henry C. Hines.
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THE CENTS OF 1847
598 1847 Newcomb ”25” (a late state of N.24). Mint State-63. Mint red with a splash of light brown at
the lower obverse, the reverse largely brown with red at the top and bottom. There are a few spots
of die roughness, and slightly depressed areas within the wreath from clogged dies.
Late state, die lines behind the head gone though the ones below the date are present; die break below the 4 in
the date. There is a reverse die break from the rim over the first A in AMERICA through the tops of ME to the
rim over the R. Ex R.E. Naftzger; from Abe Kosoff in 1959.
DESIRABLE 1847 NEWCOMB 26
599 1847 Newcomb 26. Mint State-63. The obverse mint red slowly shifting toward brown, with
scattered small darker spots; the reverse is blazing mint red, a full 65. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Intermediate die state, slight die roughness in the obverse fields; the reverse has a light die break
through the tops of UNITE to the rim over the S, but no other breaks. From Anthony J. Terranova.
600 1847 Newcomb 27 (Low R-6). Mint State-60. Medium walnut brown flecked with fading mint red; a
couple of small greenish areas on the reverse. Satiny lustre.
Intermediate die state, light bulge above CA, small rim break left of the tip of U, no die file lines over ERL
there is a thin die break from the upper serif of the final S in STATES through the wreath to below R, passing
through both feet of that letter and, the top left of I to the rim. From Anthony J . Terranova.
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THE CENTS OF 1847
601 1847 Newcomb 29 (R-4). About Uncirculated-55, a nick by star 2 gently smoothed, and a few minor
marks. Light reddish brown with a hint of olive. Fields generally smooth and attractive.
Reground obverse, only traces of the die lines remaining; the reverse a somewhat earlier state than R.S. Brown
1115, with the break through the tops of UNITED faint and the one at AMERICA in two separate sections, one
reaching only to the center of M, the other beginning at the right top of R and running across I and above C to
the rim over the final A.
602 1847 Newcomb "33” (late state of N.3). Very Fine-30, cheek and field nicks. Medium golden brown,
two smoky areas on the reverse; the fields glossy.
Repolished obverse die, the outline around the date gone; the reverse has a break from the rim over the A in
STATES through tops to TE and back to the rim; another break from the rim through the top of M, left serif of E
and up to the rim. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1844).
603 1847 Newcomb 35 (R-4). About Uncirculated-55, virtually Mint State. Excellent surfaces, a spot at
F. Pleasing deep golden brown with sea-green overtones and nice lustre.
Light die break on the reverse from the rim to right top of U, then through the tops of NITED; another thin
break from the top of S through the top of T and to the rim between AT. Ex William B. Chamberlin Collection
(Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 70).
604 1847 Newcomb 39 (R-4). Mint State-60, a strong strike. Rich red brown with touches of fading red
on the reverse. Minor cheek marks and a couple of tiny rim nicks, but cartwheel lustre. Pale blue
overtones on the reverse.
The obverse has a sharp dot at the corner of the mouth, and smaller dots on the jaw opposite the earlobe; the
reverse has a break from the rim through the tops of UNITED and back to the rim; another break from the rim
through the tops of ST to the rim over A, where a new break begins and runs through the tops of TE to the rim
over the final S; yet another passes from the rim through the right top of M, then through the tops of ER only.
CONDITION CENSUS 1847 NEWCOMB 40
605 1847 "Newcomb 40” (a late state of N.21). (High R-6). Mint State-60. The mint red of a 63, but
some small carbon spots. Very sharp, well centered strike. A very scarce variety.
Obverse die repolished, with the die lines now gone; the reverse has a light die break from the rim above the
first A in AMERICA through the top of M, halfway across the top of E, then diagonally up to the rim. Ex Floyd
T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1837).
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THE CENTS OF 1848
No.
606 1848 Newcomb 2. About Uncirculated-55. Light tan and chocolate steel. Sharply struck, excellent
surfaces. Full radial lines on the stars.
Early obverse die state, raised curved die lines on the cheek; the reverse die cracked from the leaf below the
final S up through F AM to above the E; another thin break from the rim through the top right of the serif of C,
down through A to the middle of the branch. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984,
part of lot 1859).
No.
607 1848 Newcomb 3 (Low R-4). About Uncirculated-50, scattered small contact marks on both sides.
Light brown and gold with some mint red remaining in the central reverse legend.
Intermediate die state, the lines over NI on the reverse gone, but outlines of formerly misplaced date visible at
the left lower area of each digit. From the William B. Chamberlin Collection (Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot
71, as "N.14”).
608 1848 Newcomb 6. Mint State-63. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Beautiful tawny ochre,
the obverse streaked with a really lovely wood-grained effect. Sharp, strong strike, slightly off-
center. Perfect, blemish-free surfaces. One of the most strikingly handsome cents of the year that
we have seen.”
Late state of the reverse die, heavy break from the rim through the tops of MER and back to the rim. Ex Floyd
T. Starr Collection, Part II (Slack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1848); Henry C. Hines; Henry Chapman on August 19,
1925.
Lot No. 609
609 1848 Newcomb 8 (R-4). Mint State-60. Pleasing light golden brown. Well struck and centered, clean
surfaces. Depressions in the central reverse field from die clogging.
Early die state of the obverse, wavy horizontal line across (he neck; later state of the reverse, all breaks as listed
by Newcomb. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part H (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1850).
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THE CENTS OF 1848
No.
610 1848 Newcomb 12 (R-4). Mint State-65 despite a thin kegmark on the neck by the jaw line. Mint red
with full cartwheel lustre, a touch of fading on the major devices and a light fingerprint trace at
the lower left obverse. Lovely glowing surfaces.
Fairly early die state, the dies refinished to remove marks, but the reverse die still uncracked.
OUTSTANDING 1848 NEWCOMB 15
611 1848 Newcomb 15 (R-7). Mint State-63. Deep reddish brown obverse laced with areas of mint
red, the reverse walnut with fading red in parts of the legends and devices. A couple of
insignificant marks. Nice lustre, wire rim framing the upper half of the obverse. An impor-
tant example of this very rare variety: Schwartz had a ”15/20”; the Hines-Starr example was
EF-40 with scratches; R.S. Brown had a 50-coin with rim nicks; the variety was lacking
entirely in Downing, Wyatt, TAD, Starr II, Sloss, T. James Clarke, Helfenstein, Pearl, Gas-
kill, Boyd, Landau, New Netherlands 59th, etc.
Early die state, die file marks around the obverse border and through MERICA on the reverse.
612 1848 Newcomb 17 (High R-4). Extremely Fine-45 or better. Light golden steel with iridescent
obverse and light bluish tints on the reverse. The surfaces show roughness which Newcomb felt
was the result of the use of defective dies, but which we feel were caused by clogging of the dies
with grease.
Later die state, the obverse die refinished to remove die file marks. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II
(Stack’s, December 4, 1984, part of lot 1859); 1949 ANA Sale (Abe Kosoff, August 21, 1949, lot 1842); ex
Newcomb.
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THE CENTS OF 1848
BEAUTIFUL AND VERY RARE 1848 NEWCOMB 19
Lot No. 613
613 1848 Newcomb 19 (R-7). Proof-63. The head light brown and extremely frosty, the obverse
field a glittering rainbow; the reverse is flashing mint red with a splash of violet at the lower
edge. Broad square edges, partial knife rim on the obverse. A small lint mark on the eyebrow
as made. A lovely specimen, one of only about a dozen known of this variety. (SEE COLOR
PLATE)
Line across the upright of 1 from an earlier 1 mispunched too high, and a hint of repunching at the
bottom of the final 8. Same reverse die as on the 1844 Breen-8.
Lot No.
614
614 1848 Newcomb 20 (R-4). Mint State-60 with claims to a slightly higher grade. The obverse is a
pleasing blend of walnut and reddish olive, the reverse is brown and faded mint red with sea-green
overtones. Nicely frosted surfaces.
Last two digits in the date repunched up and to the right, die file marks at the throat and behind the head;
some die crumbling on the reverse.
Lot No.
615
615 1848 Newcomb 20 (R-4). Another. About Uncirculated-55. Light field marks. Deepening golden tan
with touches of deep red, surfaces glossy.
Similar die stale to the last, the reverse crumbling a bit more extensive.
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THE CENTS OF 1848
616 1848 Newcomb 22. About Uncirculated-50. Medium chocolate steel. Well struck, excellent clean
surfaces.
Late die state, all breaks on the reverse as described by Newcomb. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II
(Stack’s, December 4, 1984, part of lot 1859).
617 1848 Newcomb 23 (High R-4). Very Fine-35. Medium gray steel, darkly mottled. Sharp strike,
markedly off center. A rare variety.
Fairly late die state, most lines and the short point from the throat removed. Crumbling between the rim and
stars on the obverse. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, part of lot 1859).
No.
618 1848 Newcomb 25 (R-4). Mint State-60. Light brown steel touched with fading mint red. Well struck
and centered, the reverse particularly sharp. Very scarce variety.
Moderately late die state of the obverse, the die lines behind the head removed by die refinishing. Some
crumbling of denticles near the stars, but the area below the date is still free. The reverse crumbling is more
advanced, but UN is still separated from the denticles. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4,
1984, lot 1857).
619 1848 Newcomb 31. Mint State-63. Light brown and blazing mint red obverse, the reverse mellowed
red yet still lustrous. A strong strike, a bit off-center.
Later die state, fairly extensive die crumbling on the reverse and two denticles fused over the R. From Denis
Faring; ex Ken Goldman, as "N.lla.”
620 1848 Newcomb 35. Mint State-60. Mint red slowly fading toward light brown steel. Microscopic
marks. Faint traces of fingerprints away from a higher grade.
Intermediate die state, no lump between stars 4-5, but engraver’s scratch through lowest inner berry on the
right, and the dies beginning to wear down. From Anthony J. Terranova.
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THE CENTS OF 1849
Lot No. 621
621 1849 Newcomb 2. Mint State-63. Lustrous walnut brown flecked with lighter olive. Beautiful glossy
surfaces.
Intermediate die state, light die file marks slanting up the back of the head; reverse crumbling in many areas,
though only the tops of CE and ON are connected. Die file marks over NI, and a short diagonal line to the rim
from right top of A in AMERICA.
Lot
622 1849 Newcomb 2. Another. About Uncirculated-50. Handsome golden tan obverse and reddish
brown reverse. Light marks but frosty lustre.
Late die state, the die file marks back of the head gone and the reverse crumbling has now attached most letters
to the wreath.
CHOICE 1849 NEWCOMB 7
Lot No. 623
623 1849 Newcomb 7 (R-4). Mint State-63. Light brown and subdued mint red, the reverse largely
red. Minor rim nicks. Partial wire rim on the obverse. (SEE COLOR ELATE)
Late die state, dies refinished to remove die file marks; the obverse die is extensively rusted, and the
reverse one shows rust around, the borders. Die crumbling connects the tops of CE and NT, and. the berries
next to NT are connected to the leaf. Newcomb’s Die State III. From Anthony J . Terranova.
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THE CENTS OF 1849
No.
624 1849/8 Newcomb 8b. Late state of the overdate. Mint State-63. Light brown with mint red surround-
ing the obverse devices; the reverse is largely mint red and lustrous. A pleasing cent.
Late die state, the refinished obverse die lacking any trace of the underlying 8; NITED STATES doubled, and
a die break encircles almost all of the peripheral legend. From Denis Loring; Ken Goldman; acquired from Bob
Riethe at the 1982 MAN A show.
625 1849 Newcomb 9. Mint State-63. Reddish brown with mint red around the legends and devices and
across much of the reverse field.
Late die state, disconnected rim breaks over stars 6-9; CE on reverse connected by die crumbling, and die lines
reach to the rim from the tops of 1 and T in UNITED.
Lot No. 626
626 1849 Newcomb 14. Mint State-60. Brown and faded mint red with touches of orange, the obverse
somewhat reflective. Minor cheek nicks, none serious.
Early die state, faint die break from the rim through the top of M to the serif of E and back to the rim; tiny
break joining the tops of RI only. From the William B. Chamberlin Collection (Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987,
lot 72).
No.
627 1849 Newcomb 21 (R-6). Mint State-60. Walnut toning with some fading mint red over much of the
upper obverse. Light marks, satiny surfaces.
Late die state, triangular blob near the border right of star 7; thin rim breaks in the area from near star 6 to
just before star 9. The reverse die refinished with the die file marks gone.
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THE CENTS OF 1850
Lot No. 628
628 1850 Newcomb 2. About Uncirculated-50, light nicks on the cheek and neck. Walnut and greenish
olive with a splash of dusky red at the right obverse. Glossy surfaces.
Early die state, extensive die file marks behind the date and the denomination.
Lot No. 629
629 1850 Newcomb 6. Mint State-60, a small nick on the nose and a few tiny ones on the neck. Light
brown with green gold overtones faded from original color. A lustrous and sharply struck example.
Late die state, the spur between the lower right point of the sixth star visible but thinned, the die file marks
between C and the wreath fading as are those behind the E in ONE. There is a hairline die break from the left
point of star 10 to the lower part of the bun, and another from the rim through the tops of UNIT to the center of
the top of E, then diagonally up to the rim above D.
Lot No. 630
630 1850 Newcomb. 7. Mint State-63, a couple of faint hairlines on the head and upper right obverse
field visible under a glass. Mint red gold with light freckles, and brownish patches from the U to
the ribbon bow. Lovely cartwheel mint lustre, slightly soft strike as usual for this variety.
Tiny lump on the neck just beneath the jaw. A very attractive example of this hoard variety.
631 1850 Newcomb 7. Another. Mint State-63. Soft red gold now beginning to deepen slightly. Tiny
double nick on the chin and a small dark spot below the branch. Overall a lovely specimen.
Earlier die state, no trace of the die breaks.
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No. 632
632 1850 Newcomb 7. A third. Mint State-60. Olive and reddish brown with a stripe of walnut on the
obverse and fading mint red around the denomination. A hairline scratch runs from the leaf over
the E in ONE to the rim between FA, the surfaces otherwise excellent and well frosted.
Die state as last.
Lot No. 633
No. 634
633 1850 Newcomb 7. A fourth. Mint State-60. Beautiful light walnut laced with the remains of fading
red. A tiny rim nick on the reverse but generally superb fields. Well struck for this issue, the
radial lines complete on eight of the stars.
Slightly earlier die state than the last, faint die lines downward behind the inner curl.
634 1850 Newcomb 7. A fifth. Mint State-60. Lovely olive green toning just beginning to fade toward
brown. There is a single tiny nick on the chin. Full mint frost and cartwheel lustre.
Die state as last.
SUPERB MINT STATE 1850 NEWCOMB 9
635 1850 Newcomb 9. Mint State-65. The obverse mint red laced with deeper bluish overtones, the
reverse similar but darker though mint color peeps through in many places. A gem despite a
tiny reverse rim bruise. Prooflike surfaces, broad rims with full denticles, partial wire edge
on both sides. Full radial lines on the stars. A beauty! (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Somewhat late die state, the dot below the eye clear, but the one above star 8 gone, and the reverse also
refinished with new die lines behind the denomination. No reverse die breaks.
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THE CENTS OF 1850
636 1850 Newcomb 9. Another. Mint State-65. The obverse blazing mint red with a darker spot below
the bun, the reverse even light reddish brown. Prooflike obverse, fully lustrous reverse. A micro-
scopic nick in the hair near the ear is invisible without a glass. A striking coin with a wire edge
framing the upper obverse.
Later die state than the last, the denticles at the upper obverse and parts of the reverse beginning to break
down, and a thin die break from the rim above the first A in AMERICA through the tops of ME.
Lot No. 637
637 1850 Newcomb 9. A third. Mint State-63, a couple of tiny chin and field nicks and one over the R on
the reverse. Deepening rose red with bluish overtones on the head, full frosty cartwheel lustre on
both sides. A beautiful combination of colors.
Even later die state than the last, the denticles further faded and the obverse rim beginning to merge with
them; reverse die break as usual.
SUPERB MINT STATE 1850 "NEWCOMB 10”
638 1850 "Newcomb 10” (a late state of N.21). (R-4). Mint State-70. A fully mint red gem with
glowing cartwheel lustre. FVom New Netherlands’ 59th Sale, described as "fiery red Gem
Uncirculated. A coin that is probably unexcelled. A hair’s breadth better than the Boyd-
Helfenstein Mint State 70.” (SEE COLOR ELATE)
Thin rim breaks over TES and FA on the reverse. From Anthony J. Terranova; ex New Netherlands
59th Sale, dune 13, 1967, lot 1343; originally from the R.B. Leeds Sale (Henry Chapman, November 27,
1906, lot 949), this having been Henry’s first sale by himself after the breakup of the firm of S. Hudson &
Henry Chapman.
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Lot No. 641 Lot No. 642
641 1850 Newcomb 16 (Low R-5). Mint State-63. Mostly mint red slowly fading toward brown on parts
of the obverse. Tiny nicks on the chin and fields. A sharply struck example of this rare variety, the
stars showing full radial lines. There is a depressed area left of and above ON due to die clogging.
A handsome coin with nice "flash.”
Early die state, surfaces not yet roughened on the die; pair of tiny die lines below the earlobe, further lines in
ONE CENT, left of C, and around NITED and the leaves below. Quite a rare variety, lacking in such sales as
Wyatt, Pearl, Helfenstein, T.J. Clarke, New Netherlands’ 50, 51, 52, 59, etc. In addition to the Mint State Starr
and R.S. Brown specimens, the Sloss sale had one graded 65 (but not illustrated) .
642 1850 Newcomb 22. Mint State-60. Lustrous light chocolate. Well struck a bit off-center, two small
keg marks on the cheek.
Elongated die lump at the central chest above the space between 18 of the date. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection,
Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1878).
639 1850 Newcomb 15 (R-4). Mint State-65. Mint red and pale brown with light blue and sea-green
overtones, magnificent flashing lustre. A pinwheel of fiery stars when tilted!
Fairly early die state, the four lines over star 5 faint but present as are the points from the rim left of star 13.
From Denis Coring; ex Northeast Numismatics in March, 1982.
640 1850 Newcomb 15 (R-4). Another. Mint State-60. Scattered light nicks on the jaw, neck and field.
Light brown with hints of olive. Frosty surfaces.
Die state just about the same as the last.
643 1850 Newcomb 22. Another. Mint State-60, a small nick on the rim over CA and die clogging
around the E of ONE and T below it. Deep brick red with touches of tan, surfaces slightly rough-
ened by the die.
Late die state, the die lump on the chest completely gone and the denticles fading in places.
644 1850 Newcomb 23. Mint State-63. Mellowed mint red with a touch of violet on the devices. A sharp
specimen with full lustre from satiny surfaces. Obverse die of N.9, reverse die of N.ll.
Late die states, both dies refinished, the lines between stars 5-6 and the dot below the eye completely gone
though the point at the right top of T in CENT is clear. Bases ofITED connected by a thin die break. Ex William
B. Chamberlin Sale (Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 73).
640
Lot No. 643
Lot No. 644
Lot No. 639
Lot No.
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THE CENTS OF 1851
Lot
No. 645
Lot No. 646
645 1851 Newcomb 1. Mint State-60. Pale golden brown with hints of faded red. Old hairline scratches,
the only significant one reaching from the lowest curl to near star 11. The surfaces are generally
frosty and lustrous.
Three heavy die lines vertically at the left of star 4, and two more from the lowest curl to star 13. Hairline die
break from the rim right of star 9 to its lower points, and further die lines from the rim to top of N in UNITED.
Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 808).
646 1851 Newcomb 2. Mint State-60. Light brown with traces of red, the surfaces glossy with some
iridescence.
Earlier die state, the clashing marks fainter.
Lot No. 647 Lot No. 648
647 1851 Newcomb 2. Another. Mint State-63. Pale rose red and olive steel, very choice. With the defect
under the peak of the 1, noted by Andrews.
Late die state, the clash marks on the reverse partially faded; the surfaces of the die have roughened, particu-
larly around the reverse legends. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1883).
648 1851/81 Newcomb 3. The "Overdate.” Mint State-63. Frosty light brown with greenish iridescence
from faded mint color. An excellent strike. A very choice specimen of this popular mint blunder.
Date accidentally punched into the die inverted, then largely removed from the die and the full date punched in
correctly. The remains of the inverted 1 and 8 are clear on this specimen. Early die state, heavy criss-cross die
lines behind the head; horizontal lines through the date, ER, and NI. Ex Cornell University Sale (Stack’s, May
30, 1975, lot 596); earlier from Wayte Raymond.
Lot No. 649
Lot No. 650
649 1851 Newcomb 4. Mint State-63. A virtual gem despite a small rim nick and a mark on the lower
reverse. Mint red and fully lustrous, somewhat deeper toning on the head and face areas. Nice
satiny surfaces, full strike with complete radial lines on the stars.
Late die state, most of the die file lines attenuated by die refinishing though the multiple bases of mispunched
I’s in the date are still clear. From Anthony J . Terranova.
650 1851 Newcomb 4. Another. Mint State-60. Light brown with greenish overtones and some faded red
on the reverse. Light nicks on the cheek and chin, otherwise quite nice surfaces, generally glossy.
Earlier die state, the die file lines strong and extending from the face nearly to the rim. Remains of the
mispunched I’s are much clearer than on the last specimen, and the die line from the leaf up between ME is quite
sharp.
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THE CENTS OF 1851
Lot No.
651
651 1851 Newcomb 5. About Uncirculated-50. Light brown with copious lustre, some traces of faded red
on the reverse. Surfaces very clean for the grade.
Early die state, no die breaks on the obverse; the denticles are heavily attenuated at the lower obverse and
upper reverse, possibly from skewed dies. Ex Russell Wyatt Sale (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 815).
Lot No. 652
Lot No. 653
652 1851 Newcomb 6. About Uncirculated-55, faint hairline scratches in the fields under a glass.
Medium brown with silvery overtones from faded mint color, a touch of red in the coronet. A
lustrous specimen.
Fairly late die state, the dies reground to remove die lines but many of them remain visible on the reverse.
653 1851 Newcomb 6. Another. Extremely Fine-45. Deep walnut and olive toning. Excellent surfaces,
suggestive of a higher grade.
Late die state, the dies reground to remove most of the die lines and remains of mispunched digits in the date.
Surfaces of the die now roughened, but the die clashing and some of the die lines through the leaves below AME
clear. Ex Russell Wyatt Sale (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 817).
Lot No. 654 Lot No. 655
654 1851 Newcomb 7. Mint State-63. Olive green and fading mint red, the reverse deeper but redder.
Handsome cartwheel lustre, the obverse particularly lovely.
Moderately late die state, the tiny dot above the left foot of N in ONE clear, a pair of die lines from inner curl to
main curl still sharp.
655 1851 Newcomb 7. Another. Mint State-63. Golden olive mingled with pale brown, some faded red on
the reverse. Satiny surfaces, very pleasing appearance.
Die state slightly earlier than the last, low areas above and below ONE CENT and between EN.
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656 1851 Newcomb 7. A third. Mint State-63. Lovely autumn russet and pale olive steel. Needle-sharp
strike on mirror-like fields. The obverse markedly off-center, the reverse well centered.
A still earlier die state, criss-cross lines behind the neck, and the dot over the left foot of N not yet visible. Ex
Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1885).
657 1851 Newcomb 7. A fourth. Mint State-60. Light brown olive obverse, the reverse displaying faded
red around most of the devices and legend. A short scratch below CE. Low areas above and below
ONE CENT.
Fairly late die state, the lines behind the neck faint and the dot over the left foot of N clear.
658 1851 Newcomb 7. A fifth. Mint State-60, with some light nicks on the bust and field. Light reddish
brown obverse, the reverse olive with traces of a fingerprint. Satiny lustre.
Late die state, the lines behind the neck now completely gone and the fields roughened by the dies.
SPLENDID MINT STATE 1851 NEWCOMB 9
659 1851 Newcomb 9. Mint State-65. Mint red gold with some deepening on the devices. Excellent
surfaces, some softness on the stars as usual but the central details well struck. Full cart-
wheel lustre. A beautiful cent. (SEE COLOR PLAI'E)
Early die stale, die lines nearly horizontal below the last 1 in the date and star 13; the reverse with die
file lines in the top right of E in CENT. From Paramount’s session of Auction '87, lot 8.
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Lot No. 660
660 1851 Newcomb 10. Mint State-63. Light brown with rich red gold around the date, stars, and filling
the coronet. The reverse is similar with even more golden red and a full cartwheel effect.
Rather late die state, virtually all die lines and points gone due to die refinishing. The dot by the eye has not
yet developed. The line connecting C to the berry is still sharp.
661 1851 "Newcomb 11” (a late die state of N.12). Mint State-60. Light brown with steel blue irides-
cence on the obverse. Minor nicks on the obverse. Struck on a defective planchet: a long planchet
crack running from the rim up the right edge of the 8, then vertically up the head to I on the
coronet; another shorter planchet break from the bun through star 8 to the rim, a couple of thinner
ones on the reverse.
Late die state, the dies refinished to remove virtually all of the die lines.
662 1851 Newcomb 13. About Uncirculated-55. Olive green toning with touches of brown. Scattered
small nicks. Satiny lustre.
Late die state, the surfaces roughened and the denticles and peripheral details breaking down. From the
Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 823).
SUPERB MINT STATE 1851 NEWCOMB 14
Lot No.
663 1851 Newcomb 14. Mint State-65 or better. Beautiful medium red gold with slightly deeper
rims. Mild freckling over full glowing lustre. A sharply struck specimen, stunning in its bold
color. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Late die state, line from the jaw to the throat quite faint and only a fragment of the line below the first 1
in the date can be seen. From Paramount’s session of Auction '87, lot 9, where it was very conservatively
graded 65.
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THE CENTS OF 1851
664 1851 Newcomb 17. Mint State-60. Lovely, virtually perfect light rose red and olive steel. Two tiny
rim breaks over stars 1 and 2, unmentioned by Newcomb.
Late die state, rim breaks as mentioned above; reverse denticles beginning to break down. Ex Floyd T. Starr
Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1890).
665 1851 Newcomb 18. Mint State-63, a couple of cheek nicks. Beautiful deep red gold mingling with
pale brown on the surfaces, with full cartwheel lustre. A glowing delight.
Late die state, elongated lump on the cheek clear, thin die break from bun to near the lowest point of star 10.
666 1851 Newcomb 18. Another. Mint State-63. Handsome light brown blending with faded red. A bright
and lustrous specimen with excellent surfaces.
Die state slightly earlier than the last, the elongated lump smaller and the die break toward star 10 less
pronounced.
Lot No. 667 ' Lot No. 668
667 1851 Newcomb 19. Mint State-63. Reddish brown with mint color around the date, head, stars, and
most reverse devices. A very pleasing coin with its attractive two-tone appearance.
Early die state, fields slightly rough from the dies; hairline die break from the rim through star 4 to the bridge
of the nose and thence through the eye and forehead into the hair below BE. No branching cracks at all. From
Denis Loring; Ken Goldman.
668 1851 Newcomb 19. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Light brown olive. A small nick below the eye
and one on the reverse rim. Glossy surfaces.
Late die state, the first break now heavy and running through the E over the top of the coronet and through the
hair to a point near the top front of the bun. Branching die break from before the eye down through
the vicinity of star 1; another from star 1 to the point of the bust; one from the coronet point into the field betwee
stars 5-6; another from the coronet below star 6 curving up over star 7; one from the hack of the lowest cur
toward star 12, continuing in the other direction through the curl to between 51 in the date. The reverse die i
worn but not broken.
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THE CENTS OF 1851
OUTSTANDING 1851 NEWCOMB 23
No. 669
669 1851 Newcomb 23 (R-6). Mint State-67. The obverse nearly full red though it is mellowing a
bit. The reverse is virtually full red. Slight traces of fingerprints on the obverse, and a few
microscopic rim nicks, but the gorgeous color and lustre of this specimen easily render them
innocuous.
Late die state, all but tiny and well -protected die lines and point have been removed from the dies by
refinishing. From the Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Sale (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 1284), described as
"Equal to the finest known of this very rare variety, far surpassing all others we have seen at auction,
including the Starr example"; Ray Chatham in 1979; Myles Z. Gerson in 1973, Del Bland in 1972; Dr.
Kenneth Sartoris in 1946; R.E. Reynolds.
Lot No.
670 1851 Newcomb 26 (R-4). Mint State-60. Deepening red gold mixed with light brown. Small nick on
the cheek and neck, largely concealed by the toning. Bright lustre, especially on the obverse. A
rare variety.
Dies rough and beginning to break down; flowlines noticeable in many areas. From Anthony J. Terranova.
VERY RARE 1851 NEWCOMB 28
671 1851 Newcomb 28 (High R-6). About Uncirculated-55. Medium brown olive with traces of red on
the upper reverse; lustrous surfaces, just a hint of friction on the curls. One of the nicest survivors
of this very rare variety.
Late die state, the obverse with heavy flow lines at the neck and lower obverse; the reverse die is broken in
several places (as described by Newcomb).
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THE CENTS OF 1852
672 1852 Newcomb 1. Mint State-60. Very deep olive green toning with splashes of russet. Light die
clogging within the wreath. Frosty surfaces.
Intermediate die state, base of an earlier mispunched 1 below 1 in the date; thin die breaks from the rim
through star 5 and coronet to the field under star 7; bun to below star 8; lowest curl through star 13 to the rim.
Reverse die with no breaks.
673 1852 Newcomb. 1. Another. About Uncirculated-55, some light scratches. Medium brown and olive
with touches of faded red.
Die state as last, no breaks on the reverse.
Lot No. 674 — ^ Lot No. 675
674 1852 Newcomb "2” (late die state of N.l). Mint State-60. Deep brown toning with lustre; excellent
surfaces for this die state.
Late die state, the dies roughened in most areas, the denticles nearly worn off. Advanced state of the die breaks
on the obverse, including the one from the nose to star 1, coronet to the rim, and the rest as Newcomb described
them. The reverse has extensive die breaks at the right half. From Anthony J. Terranova.
675 1852 Newcomb 3. Mint State-63. Lovely pale brown with light blue overtones, some fading red
around the reverse border. Light rim marks, but lovely fields, full cartwheel lustre.
Thin die break on the reverse from the rim through the right serifs of the T in UNITED , not quite reaching the
wreath.
No.
676 1852 Newcomb 3. Another. Mint State-60. Lovely lustrous light chocolate. Markedly off-center but
very sharp. Lower neck and adjacent curls partly eliminated by die clogging. Low spots at CENT,
also from clogging.
Slightly later die state, the break at T on the reverse now reaching the wreath. Ex tloyd T. Starr Collection,
Fart II, lot 1901).
677 1852 Newcomb 4. Better than Mint State-60. Some original red clinging to the inner curls and a
considerable amount of it on the central reverse. Otherwise nice reddish brown and lustrous.
Fairly early die state, the dies somewhat roughened and the reverse cracked from the rim left of U through and
along the wreath.
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THE CENTS OF 1852
678 1852 Newcomb 5. Mint State-60. Faint cheek scratches and a couple of field nicks. Golden brown,
the fields generally glossy. Fading mint red around some stars and the area of the wreath bow.
Intermediate die state, some die lines gone and the dies roughening.
679 1852 Newcomb 6. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Handsome light brown with traces of faded red.
Glossy surfaces.
Early die state, no rim break, but die lines from the reverse rim to the tops of several letters, and rim failure
over ES O.
680 1852 Newcomb 6. Another. Mint State-60. Chestnut brown obverse in a woodgrain pattern, the
reverse brown and fading mint red.
Late die state, dies repolished and somewhat roughened; large rim cud on the right obverse from opposite star
12 up to nearly opposite star 10, and the same rim failure on the reverse as on the last specimen.
681 1852 Newcomb 7. Mint State-60. Attractive blend of light brown and golden olive with full cart-
wheel lustre on excellent surfaces.
Early die state, remains of the bases of mispunched 1852 visible at the lower left of the four present digits.
682 1852 Newcomb 7. Another. Mint State-60. Handsome brown and olive green toning on fully frosty
surfaces. Minor reverse rim tics, but the overall appearance is quite choice.
Slightly later die slate, "ghost” outlines around the 52 only; a thin die line connects the centers of OF. From the
Robinson S. Brown, Jr. Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 1309; earlier from W.E. Johnson.
683 1852 Newcomb 8. Mint State-63. From our Starr Sale, Part II, described as "Medium olive steel and
faded mint red; obverse slightly off center, a few tiny contact marks. Lot 705 in our Starr I sale, 6/
14/84, described as one of the seven or more proofs of the variety listed by Breen. Further investi-
gation has shown this cent to be an MS-63 business strike. The incomplete and blurry denticula-
tion in upper left obverse quadrant substantiates that the coin is not a proof. We accordingly offer
it as an Uncirculated specimen with prooflike characteristics, coined from new dies and in the
'First Strike’ category.”
Earliest die state, perfect dies. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1903); F.T.
Starr, Part I (June 13, 1984, lot 705); Judge Joseph Sawicki Collection (Stack’s, February 27, 1954, lot 733).
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THE CENTS OF 1852
684 1852 Newcomb 8. Another. Mint State-60. Medium walnut and olive with splashes of faded red on
both sides. Slight smoothing on a small nick by star 3, otherwise nice lustrous fields.
Later die state, faint obverse breaks from the lowest curl through tip of star 13 to the rim, and another from the
coronet point to the rim. The reverse with a thin break through D down to the leaves at right.
685 1852 Newcomb 8. A third. Mint State-60, minor field marks. Medium brown with slightly iridescent
overtones. Flashing surfaces.
Slightly earlier die state than the last, no break on the reverse, the obverse breaks very light.
OUTSTANDING 1852 "NEWCOMB 9”
686 1852 "Newcomb 9” (late die state of N.22). Mint State-70. Blazing mint red, mellowing a bit
on the reverse. Full fiery cartwheel lustre, rich frosty surfaces. A stunning beauty! (SEE
COLOR PLATE)
Late die state, the dies worn and roughening a hit. Light die breaks on upper and left obverse as
described by Newcomb. From Anthony J. Terranova, ex "TAD” Collection (Stack’s, February 4, 1976, lot
176); earlier from the James O. Sloss Collection (Abe Kosoff October 21 , 1959, lot 308).
No. 686
687
688
No.
No.
1852 Newcomb 10. Mint State-63. Slightly subdued mint red and light brown, the original color
surrounding the devices. Lovely surfaces.
Early die slate, tiny die rust pits on the head, die file line from the earlobe to the curl on the neck; the reverse
die perfect, with no file line through the N of UNITED . From Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; Richard Gross.
1852 Newcomb 11. Mint State-65. Full red gold with luscious cartwheel lustre on both sides. A nick
on the jaw, but still a gem specimen and extremely desirable.
Early die state, long die file mark down the neck and a series of four small dashes in a line before the ear, dw
lump on the center of the left base of N in ONE.
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THE CENTS OF 1852
689 1852 Newcomb 12. Mint State-63. Subdued red with areas shifting to brown. Minor freckles and a
small spot behind the eye. Frosty and lustrous.
Early die state, base of a mispunched 1 visible below the present digit. From Anthony J. Terranova. An
excellent example of progressive deepening of mint red, as it was previously in the Louis Helfenstein Collection
(Lester Merkin, August 14, 1964, lot 280, misattributed as N.13), as "slightly mellowed mint red gem”; earlier
from the Taylor Collection.
690 1852 Newcomb 14. Mint State-63. Deep red gold obverse, the reverse olive and tan. Generally nice
surfaces, and the obverse very attractive.
Early die state, horizontal line below the serif of 1, top of the original mispunched 2 visible above the corrected
digit; lines before the throat clear. Strong die lines into NI from the rim.
691 1852 Newcomb 14. Another. Mint State-60, thin scratch before the nose and a small edge nick. Deep
brown, mingled with walnut on the reverse, glossy surfaces.
Die state as last.
692 1852 Newcomb 14. A third. Mint State-60, scattered small nicks in the obverse fields. Light brown
with some fading red around the obverse devices, the color more prominent in the central reverse
area. Frosty and lustrous.
Very late die state, the refinished dies roughened and showing none of the recutting; the reverse denticles
fading rapidly.
693 1852 Newcomb 14. A fourth. About Uncirculated-55. Nicely mottled brown and walnut. A mild rim
bruise at the left obverse, and some small marks, but the surfaces glossy and somewhat reflective.
Intermediate die state, the lines at NI fading though the repunched 1 and 2 in the date are clear. From the
Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 854).
694 1852 Newcomb 15 (High R-3). About Uncirculated-55. Deep brown obverse, the reverse olive with
pale blue overtones. Nice lustre and "flash.”
Early die state, the diagnostic "crescent” lump on the neck sharp and the faint die lines on the reverse all
present. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 855).
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THE CENTS OF 1852
695 1852 Newcomb 16. Mint State-63. Dark brown mottled with reddish olive, fully lustrous and frosty
surfaces, nearly free of marks, even under magnification. A lovely specimen.
Early die state, with the scattered small die rust points on ONE CENT and the leaves. From the Robinson S.
Brown Collection (Superior, September 30, 1986, lot 1324); earlier from Lester Merkin privately in 1967.
696 1852 Newcomb 16. Another. Mint State-60. Golden tan with touches of red and pink. Faint scuffing
at the left obverse, but the overall appearance is pleasing.
Die state about as last.
697 1852 Newcomb 16. A third. Mint State-60. Tan and pale brown with blue and sea-green overtones
on the lustrous surfaces.
Late die state, the die roughened and the denticles breaking down greatly on both sides.
698 1852 Newcomb 18 (High R-3). About Uncirculated-55, the obverse virtually Mint State. Shallow
nick on the chin and scattered small marks. Golden olive and tan with hints of red. Satiny lustre.
Early die state, the dot on the central bust over the left side of the 8 sharp, but the fields not yet roughened.
From the William B. Chamberlin Collection (Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 75).
Lot No. 699
Lot No. 700
699 1852 Newcomb 20. Mint State-63, a few small marks and a triangular rim depression on the reverse
over the D, apparently Mint-caused. Lovely brown and olive green toning with splashes of fading
red, beautiful glossy surfaces, full sharp strike.
Early die state, the lump on the lower upright of the C in CENT clear, the obverse field perfectly level without
any bulging. Small die break from top of the last A in AMERICA to the rim.
700 1852 Newcomb 22 (early die state of N.9). Mint State-63. Deep walnut with patches of rust red. A
few field nicks, but the surfaces overall are very nice and smooth and the lustre is full.
Sharp die dot above the eyebrow; borders soft, with the denticles blurring.
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THE CENTS OF 1853
SUPERB 1853 NEWCOMB 1
701 1853 Newcomb 1 (High R-3). Mint State-70. Full red gold with the date and stars slightly
deeper and contrasting nicely. Gorgeous surfaces, blazing cartwheel lustre. A magnificent
coin! (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Intermediate die state, microscopic break at the rim over the 5th star, but none over the 6th. Vertical
lines at the right reverse sharp.
702 1853 Newcomb 3. Mint State-60. Choice light brown steel, slightly off-center, needle-sharp with
beautiful surfaces.
Early die state, die dot above the T in LIBERTY and a sharp dot below the 5; strong die clash line down
behind the head, others within the wreath. From the Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s December 4
1984, lot 1912).
703 1853 Newcomb 3. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Pastel rainbow toning, probably not original.
Struck from worn and clashed dies, the surfaces roughened as a result.
Later die state, the dot below the 5 still visible. Several spur-like obverse rim breaks, die clashing on both sides.
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THE CENTS OF 1853
No.
704 1853 Newcomb 6 (R-4). About Uncirculated-55. Light brown and tan with violet overtones, a nick
behind the eye. Satiny lustre.
Late die state, rough around the reverse border, and the die lightly cracked through UNITED STATE to the
rim over the final S.
705
No. 705
1853 Newcomb 9. About Uncirculated-55, virtually Mint State. Light chocolate brown, a darker
patch at star 5. Minor field marks, lustrous surfaces.
Blunt line from the ear across the hair toward the foot of the R, quite sharp and distinct. Ex Russell Wyatt
Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 869).
No.
706 1853 Newcomb 10. Mint State-63, a scuff on the eyebrow and light marks on the obverse field and
cheek. Slightly mellowed mint red gold with a few touches of deeper color. Cartwheel lustre.
Early die state, die lines vertically on the cheek before the earlobe; remains of a mispunched 1 by the denticles
below the corrected digit, part of the mispunched 8 visible within the upper loop of the present one.
Lot No. 707 hot Ro. 708
707 1853 Newcomb 10. Another. Mint State-60 with claims to a higher grade. Light reddish brown steel
with a few traces of red. Nice strong strike, excellent surfaces.
Somewhat later die stale, the die lines on the cheek fading and the mispunched digit remains fainter . Front th
Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 870).
708 1853 Newcomb 10. A third. Mint State-60, three reeding nicks on the nose. Light brown with pale
blue overtones. Nice and frosty.
Even later die slate, nearly all the lines and traces of mispunched digits completely removed by die refinishinS-
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THE CENTS OF 1853
Lot
No.
709
Lot No. 710
709 1853 Newcomb 12. About Uncirculated-55. Medium brown and tan with fading mint red about
most obverse devices. Pale bluish overtones on the reverse. A thin cheek mark, the surfaces other-
wise attractive and lustrous.
Early die state, crumbling around the earlobe. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30,
710 1853 Newcomb 12. Another. Very Fine-30. Golden brown, some traces of lustre.
Die state as above. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1922).
Lot No.
711
Lot No. 712
711 1853 Newcomb 13. Mint State-60. Olive green and tan with some deeper areas, satiny surfaces with
nice frost.
Double base on the 1 of the date, a late die state with roughness in many areas, and weakening of the legend at
the upper reverse.
712 1853 Newcomb 14. Mint State-63. Light reddish brown with pink overtones, a sharply struck speci-
men with pleasing surfaces.
Early die state, thin line from a mispunched 1 below the present digit, light vertical die lines on both sides of
the eye.
Lot No.
Lot No. 714
713 1853 Newcomb 15. About Uncirculated-55. Light golden tan with iridescent overtones. A bit softly
struck at the centers.
Early die state, the remains of the mispunched 5’s serif and flag clear between the present 5's left peak and the
curl; no die bulging on the obverse.
714 1853 Newcomb 19. Mint State-60. Reddish brown and walnut. Nice surfaces, full frost and lustre.
Late die state, only the remains of the mispunched 3 attests to the mint error. Roughness from the dies around
both peripheries, and the denticles fading a bit.
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THE CENTS OF 1853
715 1853 Newcomb 20. Mint State-60, a thin scuff line at the left obverse and a narrow cut at the top
left serif of E in CENT. Light brown with remains of red at the date and left obverse field.
Fairly late die state, repunching at the bases of 53 clear, faint die lines vertically from the top of the E in
CENT to between ON.
716 1853 Newcomb 22 (High R-3). Mint State-63. Red gold with the reverse deepening a bit and a small
brown spot at the fourth star. Nice strike, nearly all stars with full radial lines. Cartwheel lustre.
Intermediate die state, only the bases of 18 still show the repunching, and the line below the serif of the 1 is
gone. Light die lines connect the throat and jaw.
717 1853 Newcomb 25. Mint State-60. Mint red and medium brown steel, the reverse blazing red.
Slightly off-center. One small keg dent in the field at star 4 and a couple of microscopic rim nicks
preclude a higher grade.
Faint line below the base of 1, and a small dull point projecting from the dentils between stars 1-2. Ex Floyd T.
Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1915); earlier from the Judge Joseph Sawicki Collection
(Stack’s, February 27, 1954).
718 1853 Newcomb 25. Another. Mint State-60. Medium reddish brown with walnut striping in wood-
grain fashion on the reverse. Satiny surfaces.
Die state as last.
719 18.53 Newcomb 25. A third. Mint State-60. Brown and olive green with some faded red on the
reverse. A small nick on the nose. Surfaces otherwise very nice indeed.
Die slate about as last, the lower reverse border area now a bit roughened.
720 1853 Newcomb 25. A fourth. About Uncirculated-.50. Medium brown with walnut striping, some
hints of faded red on the reverse. Satiny lustre.
Slightly later die slate, die roughness around the neck and on either side of it.
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THE CENTS OF 1853
721 1853 Newcomb 27. Mint State-60 or a bit better. Light red brown with hints of mint color in the
protected areas, the reverse with several distinct splashes of original red.
Moderately early die state, some roughness on both sides from the dies, but no rim breaks.
Lot No. 722
12.2. 1853 Newcomb 28 (R-4). Mint State-63. Brown with red gold filling the coronet and surrounding the
obverse devices. The reverse is largely fading red gold. Cartwheel lustre on both sides, the reverse
a "wheel of fire.” A very scarce variety, very seldom offered.
Intermediate die state, extra line below the peak of 1, and light die lines near star 4. Just a hint of roughness
in the fields.
Lot No. 723
723 1853 Newcomb 30. About Uncirculated-50, edge bruises above stars 6 and 8. Handsome golden tan
toning, faded from original red, with some pale blue overtones on the reverse.
Early die state, stars weak as usual for the variety. Diagonal lines from the throat to the jaw somewhat faded.
724 1853 Newcomb 33. Mint State-63, a thin scratch on the neck and a nick below star 8. Reddish brown
with red gold surrounding the legends and devices. Lustrous surfaces.
Early die state, horizontal line from the left serif of the 1 to the denticles. A spur rim break above star 9, and a
pair of points up to the left from rim point at the same star. Ex Denis Loring; Myles Z. Gerson; Del Bland.
No.
Lot No. 725
725 1853 Newcomb 33. Another. About Uncirculated-50 or better, light field and rim nicks. Medium
reddish brown and lustrous. A rather sharply struck example.
Die state about as last. Ex Russell Vlyatt Sale (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 868).
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THE CENTS OF 1854
Lot No. 726
726 1854 Newcomb 8. Mint State-63. Brilliant mint red toning to reddish olive steel. The obverse
markedly off-center. Small carbon spot under the chin. Lovely reflective surfaces.
Very early die state, no rust marks on the cheek and no reverse roughness. Slight doubling on the wreath and
letters at the left. From the Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1927); previously
from the James O. Sloss Collection (Abe Kosoff, October 25, 1959, lot 325).
Lot No. 727 Lot No. 728
727 1854 Newcomb 10. About Uncirculated-55. Medium brown with a nick at the upper right obverse.
Satiny surfaces. Soft strike on the shoulder curls.
Late die state, arc crack from rim to rim on the lower obverse, passing through the date and a couple of stars
on each side. The later bisecting break on the reverse runs through the S to the wreath and to the O, the other
part runs from the rim through the C and wreath to the N, but the halves do not yet meet. Ex Russell Wyatt
Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 907).
728 1854 Newcomb 13. Mint State-63. Red and medium brown. Nice glossy fields.
Intermediate die state, roughness on the neck on the obverse, but none on the reverse. Ex Denis Coring; Floyd T.
Starr Collection, Part I (Stack’s, June 13, 1984, lot 781); ex Newcomb Sale, Part II (J.C. Morgenthau, May 16,
1945, lot 751).
OUTSTANDING 1854 NEWCOMB 14
No. 729
729 1854 Newcomb 14. Mint State-63. Largely mint red with full fiery cartwheel lustre, the de-
vices deepening toward brown. One tiny rim nick, but a magnificent overall appearance. (Shh
COLOR PI. ATE)
Intermediate die state, roughness on the neck and lower jaw, obscuring the die lines down from the back
of the earlobe; horizontal line within triangle of the 4 clear.
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THE CENTS OF 1854
730
No. 730
No.
1854 Newcomb 14. Another. Mint State-60. Reddish brown with beautiful cartwheel lustre, the
radial lines full on nearly all stars.
Slightly earlier die state than the last, the roughness on the neck not so extensive, and the lines behind the
earlobe visible.
731 1854 Newcomb 14. A third. Mint State-60, reeding marks on the central jaw area. Light brown and
olive with traces of fading mint red. Lustrous surfaces.
Intermediate die state similar to the first specimen, the roughness up to the jaw and the earlobe.
No.
732 1854 Newcomb 16 (R-4). Mint State-60. Beautiful light brown steel, excellent surfaces. With round
hole in ear.
Early die state, the horizontal line of a rnispunched 1 visible above the bottom line of the present digit. From
the Corrado Romano Estate (Stack’s, June 16, 1987, lot 1143); earlier from the Coin Galleries Sale of August 7,
1985, lot 2537; Newcomb; Hines.
Lot No. 733
733 1854 Newcomb 18. Mint State-60, small bruise on the chin. Reddish brown and olive green toning.
Glossy surfaces. Point of curl to right of 8 in the date.
Intermediate die state, the tiny dot on the bust opposite the curl still visible, but no file lines in F AMERICA;
multiple clash marks on both sides around the centers.
Lot No.
734
734 1854 Newcomb 22. Mint State-60. Medium red brown with splashes of walnut on the reverse.
Pleasing frosty surfaces.
Intermediate die state, all traces of the rnispunched 1 above the 8 and before the junction of the throat and bust
gone, as are the die lines on the reverse, but the short line right of the top of the 4 is present. Die roughness from
the ear to jaw and down the neck; also on the reverse from CEN to the wreath below.
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THE CENTS OF 1854 & 1855
No.
736
735 1854 Newcomb ”26” (unlisted by Newcomb) (R-4). Better than Mint State-60, a nick over star 1
and faint scratching at the lower right obverse. Medium to deep reddish brown and walnut. Glossy
surfaces. A rare variety, first discovered in 1976; it had earlier been regarded by Newcomb as a die
state variation of his N.8.
Later die state, line connecting the nose and upper lip gone; spur rim break Just above star 3; the date soft as
apparently the case on all. The faint line from upper bead 4 past bead 3 into the hair is complete. A faint die line
connects the center of the first A in AMERICA to the M just below the left serif.
736 1854 Newcomb ”27” (unlisted by Newcomb) (R-5). Mint State-60 with some claim to a higher
grade. Light brown steel with touches of gold and blue overtones. Scattered minor marks, but quite
lustrous. A very rare variety, lacking in both the R.S. Brown Sale and our Starr Sale Part 1.
Later die state, the dull line over star 5 gone, but the clash marks visible; the reverse has a faint die break
through the tops of MER and IC. Flowlines at the date area and around parts of the reverse. The reverse is
rotated nearly 90 degrees clockwise, as always for this variety (which Newcomb included as a die state of his
N .22, even mentioning the rotated reverse).
THE CENTS OF 1855
No.
737 1855 Newcomb 1. Upright 5’s. Mint State-60, weak strike at the lower obverse/upper reverse, doubt-
less from skewed dies. Medium reddish brown and walnut with some deep olive. Small marks right
of the date. Satiny lustre.
Late die state, 1 now clear of the bust due to die refinishing; light die roughness in places, most noticeable at
the neck. From the Russell Wyatt Sale (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 918).
SUPERB 1855 NEWCOMB 4
Lot No. 738
738 1855 Newcomb 4. Upright 5’s. Mint State-70. A brilliant red gold example with magnificent
cartwheel lustre. One of the most beautiful red cents in this magnificent collection.
Early die state, the four lumps on the jaw and neck sharp and clear; the reverse perfect, showing th^^
faint die line up through the left upright of N in CENT. From Anthony J. Terranova; New Netherlands
59th Sale, June 13, 1967, lot 1356; originally from the R.B. Leeds Collection (Henry Chapman, November
27, 1906, lot 959).
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THE CENTS OF 1855
Lot No. 739 Lot No. 740
739 1855 Newcomb 4. Another. Mint State-67. Beautiful deep red gold obverse, the reverse bright red
with some fading in the center. "Fiery wheel” reverse, "dying embers” obverse, an endlessly pleas-
ing specimen.
Die state as last.
740 1855 Newcomb 4. A third. Mint State-65. Medium brown and deep olive toning. Flawless surfaces
with touches of faded red.
Die state as last, another splendid specimen of this hoard variety.
741 1855 Newcomb 4. A fourth. Mint State-63. Light brown and olive green with some red on the
reverse. A couple of minute marks. Frosty lustre.
Die state as last; a low area above the N in ONE.
742 1855 Newcomb 6. Upright 5’s. Mint State-60 -I- . Reddish brown with handsome frosty lustre. Two
small rim nicks on the obverse. A lovely specimen.
Small die line from the right side of a denticle toward the left upright of 1 in the date; faint die roughening at
the reverse borders.
743 1855 Newcomb 9. Italic 5’s, knob on ear. Mint State-67. Glorious flaming mint red with full frosty
mint bloom. A delightful cent.
Early intermediate state of the famous "knobbed ear” variety, a small raised area above the ear and below the
T, spreading slightly toward the R and Y. Erom our ANA Sale of August 24, 1976, lot 320.
744 1855 Newcomb 9. Another "Knobbed ear.” Mint State-60. Light brown with sea-green overtones, full
frost and lustre.
Later die state, the knob now well developed, reaching the R and T, with a new curving arm up to the Y .
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THE CENTS OF 1855
OUTSTANDING 1855 NEWCOMB 10
745 1855 Newcomb 10. Italic 5’s. Mint State-67. Spectacular mint red gem, the obverse toned to a
luscious satin-surfaced rose red, the reverse as fully blazing as the day it was minted. Razor sharp.
Totally lovely, ineffably beautiful.
Early die state, all stars sharp with full radial lines. From the Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s,
December 4, 1984, lot 1943); Howard Newcomb; Henry C. Hines; Henry Chapman.
RARE PROOF 1855 NEWCOMB 10
746 1855 Newcomb 10. Proof-63. Dusky red with some iridescence, well mirrored fields and edge,
the devices frosty under the toning. Broad even rims, well clear of the denticles. An attractive
example of the only normally encountered Proof variety of the year. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Spur on the front of the coronet; light die lines on the upper reverse.
No.
747 1855 Newcomb 10. "Twelve Star” sub-variety. Mint State-63. Mint red, deepening a little in places.
Minor nicks at the left obverse, but a really blazing specimen.
The sixth star has been almost entirely effaced by die clogging, leaving little more than a rough patch in its
place.
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THE CENTS OF 1855 & 1856
Lot No.
Lot No.
748 1855 Newcomb 12. Mint State-60. Brown and olive green with satiny surfaces. Well struck.
Early die state, just a touch of roughness developing on the dies.
749 1855 Newcomb 12. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Lovely golden olive toning mixed with a bit of
red brown. Very pleasing appearance, nicely frosted.
Low area horizontally between ONE and CENT.
THE CENTS OF 1856
750 1856 Newcomb 1. Italic 5. Mint State-60. Reddish reverse, the obverse green gold and lustrous.
Late die state, the dies worn and roughened on both sides. From our sale of June 16, 1987, lot 1145.
751 1856 Newcomb 1. Another. Mint State-60. Reddish brown with sea-green overtones. A nice frosty
specimen with some small low areas on the reverse field from die clogging.
Die state about the same as the last.
752 1856 Newcomb 2. Italic 5. Mint State-60. Dusky red with some pastel iridescence, a scratch on the
nose and light field marks. Generally lustrous.
Intermediate die state, faint crack through star 4, one from the rim left of star 8 to the hair, a third through
stars 11-12; die roughness, and STATES fading. A die cud on the rim over S O. Ex William B. Chamberlin
Collection (Harmer-Rooke, August 5, 1987, lot 80).
753 1856 Newcomb 3. Italic 5. Mint State-65. Rich red gold with some violet overtones. Excellent strike
with full radial lines on all stars. Handsome full lustre.
Early die state, a thin break across the ear only, and a hairline vertical break from between stars 6-7 to the
hair near the coronet. The reverse shows faint doubling on the leaves at right, and thin die lines down to the
right through AME. From Denis Coring; Myles Z. Gerson; Del Bland in 1979.
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THE CENTS OF 1856
754 1856 Newcomb 3. Another. Mint State-60. Deep reddish brown with satin surfaces and insignificant
marks.
Later die state, faint break from the rim through star 2 to the chin, jaw, bottom of the ear; wishbone-shaped
double break across the ear, though still very faint. The reverse is cracked through the bases of TATE, then rising
through the S to the rim above OF and back down across the top of M. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior,
September 30, 1985, lot 938).
755 1856 Newcomb 3. A third. About Uncirculated-55. Light brown and tan with patches of faded red.
Satiny surfaces.
Die state about the same as the last. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 940).
RARE PROOF 1856 NEWCOMB 5
756 1856 Newcomb 5 (High R-4 as a ProoD. Italic 5. Proof-65. Full mint red with pale iridescent
overtones. A blazing beauty. Full mirror fields, mirror edge, broad rims with partial wire
edge on each side. The date is shallow as always. (SEE COLOR PLATE)
Four thin die lines down to the left from behind the earlobe; blundered reverse die, traces of an accid^^
tally mispunched letter within lower part of the E in ONE, some die defects in the leaves left of CE, an a
chip break connects the top of E in ONE to the leaf. Ex Essex Institute Sale (Stacks, February 6, 1975, o
234).
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THE CENTS OF 1856
757
1856 Newcomb 6. Upright 5, wide date. Mint State-63. Full mint red, just toning from blazing A
handsome specimen with cartwheel lustre.
defect from the front of the bust becoming a lump; die dots on the cheek
under the eye stdl sharp. Ex Floyd T. Starr Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984,’ lot 1949).
758 1856 Newcomb 7. Upright 5. Mint State-63. Gorgeous golden brown, needle-sharp strike on prooflike
surfaces. An almost square, highly polished edge. One of the most beautiful business strikes in this
great collection, possibly a presentation strike.
Extensive die crumbling at the tops of TE connecting them, signs of three different tries to place the center dot,
a thin line from the rim down the right side of the last T in STATES as far as its base. From the Floyd T. Starr
Collection, Part II (Stack’s, December 4, 1984, lot 1951).
759 1856 Newcomb 10. Upright 5. Mint State-65. Full mint red with patches of violet brown overtones,
soft cartwheel lustre. A lovely cent.
Sharp die file mark slanting up from the right base of the Y in LIBERTY , minute horizontal line below the
earlobe. From the Bowers & Merena Sale of November 14, 1984, lot 2061 .
760
761
No.
No.
1856 Newcomb 12. Upright 5. About Uncirculated-55. Reddish brown with golden highlights on the
obverse. Satiny lustre.
Round hole in ear, die file marks behind the E in CENT. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30,
1985, lot 951).
1856 Newcomb 13. Italic 5. Mint State-60. Light brown, the reverse blending with golden olive.
The tip of a mispunched 1 projecting from the front of the bust; later die state, die file marks on the reverse
gone, both dies now roughening up at the peripheries. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September
30, 1985, lot 952).
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THE CENTS OF 1856
Lot No.
Lot No.
762 1856 Newcomb 14. Italic 5. Mint State-63. Mint red fading somewhat on the obverse but in full
bloom on the reverse. Handsome frosty surfaces.
Later die state, dies repolished and most lines and points now missing.
763 1856 Newcomb 14. Another. Mint State-60. Light brown with hints of gold, sea-green overtones on
the reverse.
Die state about as the last. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 955).
764
765
No.
No.
1856 Newcomb 14. A third. Mint State-60. Light brown with fading mint red in areas of both sides.
Cartwheel lustre.
Slightly later die state, roughening a bit on the neck. Ex Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30,
1985, lot 953).
1856 Newcomb 14. A fourth. Mint State-60, the reverse once cleaned, now developing light irides-
cent toning.
Die state similar to the last. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 956).
766 1856 Newcomb 18. Italic 5. Mint State-60. Deep reddish brown obverse, the reverse toning golden
olive.
Late die state, the obverse die roughened and beginning to bulge. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superioi ,
September 30, 1985, lot 959).
767 1856 Newcomb 19. Italic 5. Mint State-60. Deep golden brown with some sea-green overtones on the
reverse. Lustrous, with nice surfaces.
Late die state, most of the die lines and points removed in the process of die refinishing. Ex Russell Wyatt
Collection (Superior, September 30, 1985, lot 960).
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THE CENTS OF 1857
No.
768 1857 Newcomb 1. Large date. Mint State-65. Red gold with the obverse fading a bit but the reverse
blazing.
Blundered obverse die, the 18 of the date faintly visible at the very tops of the denticles below the present digits;
sharp lines up to the left from the top of N in UNITED. From Denis Loring; ex Jerry Bobbe in 1980.
769
No.
Lot No. no
1857 Newcomb 1. Another. About Uncirculated-55. Deep greenish brown with lustrous surfaces,
the reverse showing a bit of olive.
Later die state, dies roughening and denticles fading. From the Russell Wyatt Collection (Superior, September
30, 1985, lot 962).
770 1857 Newcomb 2. Small date. Mint State-60. Pleasant red brown with some olive and iridescent
color, and fading mint red at the left reverse.
Obverse with a short curved line from the right top of the T over the left serif of the Y; perfect reverse.
RARE PROOF 1857 NEWCOMB 3
Lot No. 771
771 1857 Newcomb 3. (R-4, Proof-only dies). Small date. Proof-65. A glittering rainbow of irides-
cent tones over fully mirrored surfaces. Broad, sharp rims, fully struck devices. A real beauty.
(SEE COLOR PLATE)
Late state, a hairline crack meandering from the rim through star 3 to the tip of the nose.
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THE CENTS OF 1857
No.
772 1857 Newcomb 4. Small date. Mint State-65. Full red, just beginning to fade down a bit. Magnifi-
cent cartwheel lustre.
Fairly early die state, roughness of the dies just beginning around part of the peripheries. From Denis Loring;
ex Northeast Numismatics in 1983.
Lot No.
773 1857 Newcomb 4. Another. Mint State-60. Attractive chestnut brown with the reverse somewhat
redder. Full veins on the leaves.
Die state slightly later than the last, the roughness more advanced at the reverse borders.
VERY RARE PROOF 1857 NEWCOMB 5
Lot No. 774
774 1857 Newcomb 5 (High R-6, Proof-only dies). Small date. Proof-65. A lovely red and irides-
cent specimen with glittering mirror fields and frosty devices. Partial wire rims on both sides.
A beauty! (SEE COLOR IN. ATE)
Early die state, faint diagonal striations on each side. From Stack’s in 1982.
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